Virgjil Muçi

Virgjil Muçi is one of Albania’s most dynamic and versatile literary voices. With a career spanning over two decades, he has captivated readers with more than 23 critically acclaimed works, including The Pyramid of Souls (Kadare Award winner), Blame it on My Language (Author of the Year, 2021), and the beloved Albanian Fairy Tales 100+1 Nights. A master storyteller across genres—novels, short stories, poetry, fairy tales, and essays—Muçi’s work resonates with imagination, intellect, and cultural depth. In addition to his literary achievements, Muçi is an award-winning translator of over 50 international authors, from Joseph Conrad and Astrid Lindgren to Agatha Christie and Charles Bukowski. His voice extends beyond the page into cultural journalism, diplomacy, and public service. Engaged, influential, and widely published, Virgjil Muçi continues to shape the literary landscape of Albania and beyond.