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| ==Life and career and Biography== | ==Life and career and Biography== | ||
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Born in ], he immigrated to ] where he joined the ]. The newspaper '']'' ("The Sun") published his novels as supplementary. Two of them were ''For the protection of the Fatherland'' (1919) and ''Flower of Remembrance'' (1922). The novels were later published as separate books. | ||
| <br>Postoli died on 2 October 1927 at the early age of 28. | |||
| <br>Postoli wrote during the last years of the ] and the period of Albanian independence. Although he lived in different periods of history with other ] writers, he reflected the same ideas, such as patriotism, hatred for the Ottoman invaders, and pride to the country's history. In his books is inspired by problematic topics of those days. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Flower of Remembrance== | ||
| ==Novels== | |||
| His novel "Flower of Remembrance" has a political background. It speaks against anti-Albanian propaganda, which was a serious obstacle to the Albanian National Movement of late 19th century. | |||
| ====Plot==== | |||
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| ⚫ | The events of the novel take place in a commercial environment that is blinded by Greek propaganda. The subject of the novel is simple: young son Demetrius (Dhimitri), who works at the shop of Mr. Christo (Kristo), loves his only daughter Olympia (Olimbia). From her side, she loves Dhimitri, though he is poor. Mr. Christo, progressing in trade, brings from Greece a secretary name Nikos (Niko) to run his trade. Nick slyly wins the sympathy of Mr. Christo, and the plot reaches a marriage proposal. Olimbia vigorously protests and declares that she loves Dhimitri. Mr. Christo can not agree with this opinion. He designs together with Niko a plan to take Dhimitri away from Korca, submitting him to the Ottoman authorities as a person which has connections with nationalist activities and insurgents. | ||
| <br>Demetrius, warned of Olympia, flees from Korca and heads to ] where insurgents were stationed. But it was a wild winter night and a clutch of wolves attacks Dhimitri, killing the horse while he barely escapes alive with the help of insurgents operating there. By this time, the news in Korca proclaim that he is dead. When Olimbia hears this, she falls into despair. Two years later, Dhimitri is seen again in the neighborhoods of Korca. Here he operates on top of the movement for the liberation of Albania as the center of the insurgents had ordered. Demetrius was able to stop Niko's diabolical plans to tackle the wealth of Mr. Christo forcing Olimbia to become his wife. After these events also Demetrius and Olympia reconcile and get married. Mr. Christo also rejoiced the two. Demetrios states that he will open his own business. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Flower of Remembrance== | ||
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| Demetrius , warned of Olympia , away from Korca , and heads to Bitola where insurgents knew enough . But it was a wild winter night and a clutch Dimitri del wolves , who tear the horse here and he himself barely escapes alive with the help of her by insurgents operating there. At this time in Korca news spreads that have torn Dhimitri wolves . When he heard Olympia this thing so much despair and remains so mad plays sixteen months , until one day the "Flower of Remembrance " , which has had forgiven Demetrius who had taken his mother has brought her husband ( father the Demetrios ) from Egypt, it evokes memories of the past and revive . After two years Dhimitri find again in the districts of Korca . Here he operates on top of the movement for the liberation of Albania as the center of the insurgents had ordered . When operating in the districts of Korca . Demetrius was able to escape from the clutches of Nikos , who was diabolical plans to tackle wealth Christos robbed and forced to Olimbinë become his wife . But Demetrius plans Nikos stopped after he returned to his home . After these events also Demetrius and Olympia were married and everyone cheered . Z.kristo also rejoiced for two and Demetrios said : " Since tomorrow onwards I have to do more with my shop , into thy hands to be my house that I was the old lady shopping and you escaped us from death and d ' reverence . ' . And so ends the novel "Flower of Remembrance " . | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Foqion Postoli was an Albanian writer who is known novel Flower of Remembrance (1889-1927).
| Foqion Postoli | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth Date Korçë, Vilayet of Monastir, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | October 2, 1927(1927-10-02) (aged 28) Korçë,Albania |
| Nationality | Ottoman,Albanian |
| Occupation | writer |
| Known for | novel Flower of Remembrance |
Life and career and Biography
Born in Korcë, he immigrated to US where he joined the Vatra, the Pan-Albanian Federation of America. The newspaper Dielli ("The Sun") published his novels as supplementary. Two of them were For the protection of the Fatherland (1919) and Flower of Remembrance (1922). The novels were later published as separate books.
Postoli died on 2 October 1927 at the early age of 28.
Postoli wrote during the last years of the Albanian National Awakening and the period of Albanian independence. Although he lived in different periods of history with other Rilindas writers, he reflected the same ideas, such as patriotism, hatred for the Ottoman invaders, and pride to the country's history. In his books is inspired by problematic topics of those days.
Flower of Remembrance
His novel "Flower of Remembrance" has a political background. It speaks against anti-Albanian propaganda, which was a serious obstacle to the Albanian National Movement of late 19th century.
Plot
The events of the novel take place in a commercial environment that is blinded by Greek propaganda. The subject of the novel is simple: young son Demetrius (Dhimitri), who works at the shop of Mr. Christo (Kristo), loves his only daughter Olympia (Olimbia). From her side, she loves Dhimitri, though he is poor. Mr. Christo, progressing in trade, brings from Greece a secretary name Nikos (Niko) to run his trade. Nick slyly wins the sympathy of Mr. Christo, and the plot reaches a marriage proposal. Olimbia vigorously protests and declares that she loves Dhimitri. Mr. Christo can not agree with this opinion. He designs together with Niko a plan to take Dhimitri away from Korca, submitting him to the Ottoman authorities as a person which has connections with nationalist activities and insurgents.
Demetrius, warned of Olympia, flees from Korca and heads to Monastir where insurgents were stationed. But it was a wild winter night and a clutch of wolves attacks Dhimitri, killing the horse while he barely escapes alive with the help of insurgents operating there. By this time, the news in Korca proclaim that he is dead. When Olimbia hears this, she falls into despair. Two years later, Dhimitri is seen again in the neighborhoods of Korca. Here he operates on top of the movement for the liberation of Albania as the center of the insurgents had ordered. Demetrius was able to stop Niko's diabolical plans to tackle the wealth of Mr. Christo forcing Olimbia to become his wife. After these events also Demetrius and Olympia reconcile and get married. Mr. Christo also rejoiced the two. Demetrios states that he will open his own business.
References
- http://www.botimeshqip.com/folklore-proverba-aforizma/5142-lulja-e-kujtimit-160.html
- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6472173.Foqion_Postoli