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If you are thinking of making a journey into the realm of Albanian tales, the collection Djali me tre brirë [The Boy with Three Horns] will pleasantly satisfy your interests. It is the most fascinating book so far by the pen of Bardhyl Xhama. In it, the old Arabian tales, Aesop’s Fables and the Albanian tradition of animal tales are all interwoven in a masterful way. They also familiarize you with the Albanian culture and its traditions, while serving the purpose of social satire and providing moral instruction. The illustrations are vivid, emotionally evocative and full of life. They add flavor and brightness to the story as a whole. Indeed, the sophisticated interplay of text and image that distinguishes this contribution can be described in terms of a dialogue between verbal text and illustration. The effect of the innovative graphics and formats are striking. In other words, Djali me tre brirë is a captivating book, worthy of praise.

Bardhyl Xhama Djali me tre brirë
[The Boy with Three Horns]
72 pages
Tiranë: EUGEN, 2012
ISBN 978-9928-03-154-9