Jeton Kelmendi

Biography of Jeton Kelmendi Born in the city of Peja, Kosovo (1978), Jeton Kelmendi completed elementary school in his birth place. Later he continued his studies at the University of Prishtina and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Mass communication. He completed his graduate studies at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, specialising in International and Security Studies. He finished his second master degree in diplomacy and PhD on Security Politics. For many years he has written poetry, prose, essays and short stories. He is a regular contributor to many newspapers, in Albania and abroad, writing on many cultural and political topics, especially concerning international affairs. Jeton Kelmendi became well known in Kosova, after the publication of his first book entitled: “The Century of Promises” (“Shekulli i Premtimeve”), published in 1999. Later he published a number of other books. His poems are translated in more that twenty-two languages and published in several international Literature Anthologies. He is the most translated Albanian Poet and well know in Europe. According to a number of literary critics, Kelmendi is the genuine representative of modern Albanian poetry. International critics and poets wrote for him a lot of article, considering him as great European poet. He is a member of many international poetry clubs and is a contributor to many literary and cultural magazines, especially in English, French and Romanian Languages. The wisdom of his work in the field of Literature is based in the attention that he pays to the poetic expression, modern exploration of the text and the depth of the message. His Genre is focused more on love lyrics and elliptical verse intertwined with metaphors and artistic symbolism. Kelmendi is a veteran of the War of Liberation in Kosovo led by the Kosovo Liberation Army, 1998 -1999. Currently resides and works in Brussels, Belgium. Published works: - “The Century Promises” (“Shekulli i Premtimeve”), 1999 (poetry) - “Beyond Silence” (“Përtej Heshtjes”), 2002 (poetry) - “If it is afternoon” (“Në qoftë mesditë”), 2004 (poetry) - “Fatherland pardon me” (“Më fal pak Atdhe”), 2005,(poetry) - “Where are the arrivals going” (“Ku shkojnë ardhjet”),2007 (poetry) - “You arrived for the traces of wind” (“Erdhe për gjurmë të erës”), 2008 (poetry) - “Time when it has time” (“Koha kurë të ketë kohë”), 2009 (poetry) - “Wandering thoughts” (“Rrugëtimi i mendimeve“) 2010 poetry - “The baptize of spirit” (Pagezimi I shpirtit) 2012 poetry - “I call forgotten things” (Thërras gjërat e harruara) 2013 poetry Published plays: - “Mrs Word” (“Zonja Fjalë”), 2007 (Drama) - “Play and anti-play” (Lojë dhe kundër lojë) 2011 Drama Political science: - EU mission in Kosova after its independence 2010 USA. - Bad times for the knowledge 2011, Pristina Kosovo. - NATO-EU missions, cooperative or competitive 2012, Tirana Albania. Published Works In Foreign Language: - “Ce mult s-au rãrit scrisorile” (“Sa fortë janë rralluar letrat”); published in Romanian Language. - “A respiration” (“Frymëmarrje’); published in India - “Dame parol,” drama; published in French - “COMME LE COMMENCEMENT EST SILENCIEUX” (“Ku fillon heshtja”), poetry; Paris, France - “ΠΟΥ ΠΑΝΕ ΟΙ ΕΡΧΟΜΟΙ (“Ku shkojnë ardhjet”), Poetry in Greek; Greece - “Wie wollen (“Si me dashtë”), poetry; Germany - Frau Wort (Miss word) drama Germany - Nasil sevmeli (Si me dashtë) poetry Turkey - НА ВЕРХІВ’Ї ЧАСУ (In the bigening of time) poetry Ukraine - How to reach yourself Poetry in USA - в зените времени истлевшего (A vers on top of the time gone) Poetry Russia - 34首封面 (34 poemus) poetry China - "فواصل للحذف " (Elliptical dots) Poetry in Egypt - Pensamientos del Alma (Thoughts of the spirit), Spain 2014 International Awards: Member of the Association of Professional Journalists of Europe, Brussels, Belgium. Member of the Academy of Science, Arts and Literature of Europe, Paris, France. Member of the Academy of Science and High Education of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine. Member of International PEN club Belgian Francophone, Brussels Belgium.  Doctor Honoris Causa of the Institute of Ukrainian and Caucasian studies at the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences 2012.  SOLENZARA Prestigious International Award, Paris, France 2010.  Internationa Prize “Nikolaj Gogol” Ucraine 2013.  International Prize “Alexander the Great” Greece 2013  National Poetry book prize MITINGU, in Gjakova, Kosovo 2011.  International Prize “World Poetry” third prize in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2013.  “Translater of theyear 2013”, in China 2013.  International Prize “Mather Teresa” for humaniy in poetry, Gjakova Kosovo 2014.  International Prize “Ludwig Nobel” of Udmurtian PEN Club, Udmurtu, Russia 2014.  International merit prize «Naji Naaman’s Literary Prize » Lebanon 2014  Personal website www.jetonkelmendi.page.tl