In Albanian literature, which semi-autobiographical novel by Ismail Kadare depicts his childhood years in the stone city of Gjirokastër during World War II?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Kronikë në gur (Chronicle in Stone)
- Step 1: 'Kronikë në gur' (1971) narrates the chaotic wartime occupations of Gjirokastër through the wide-eyed perspective of a young boy. Answer: Kronikë në gur (Chronicle in Stone). Why not the others: Kështjella portrays a medieval Ottoman siege.
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