In Albanian literature, who wrote the poignant nostalgic poem 'Shko, dallëndyshe!' expressing longing for the distant homeland from Egypt?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Filip Shiroka
- Step 1: Filip Shiroka (writing under the pen name Gegë Postrriba) composed 'Shko, dallëndyshe!' while exiled in the Middle East. Answer: Filip Shiroka. Why not the others: Çajupi wrote 'Baba Tomorri' in Egypt.
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