ISSN 2411-9563 (Print) ISSN 2312-8429 (Online) European Journal of Social Science Education and Research July - December 2022 Volume 9, Issue 2 75 Analysis of Ismail Kadare Prose Prospects Under the Optics of V. L. Propp Dhurata Lamcja PhD, European Scientific Institute Abstract When it comes to Albanian and Balkan literature, Ismail Kadare is undoubtedly one of the figures of the greatest importance for the development of modern literature, while reviving the elements of folklore lost in the empty communist literature. Kadare's work matters beyond the technical elements, the use of words, flow, and themes, for the important role he played with his silent attempt to reawaken the hope for freedom, through the hidden literary figures in his work. On the other hand, his contribution to literature comes as a result of his mastery to bring a new and modern spirit to literature, using motifs and figures used for centuries in Albanian folklore but wrapped in stories and characters of placed at different times from popular literature. Certainly, the inclusion of folkloric elements such as the taking of motifs and themes from old Albanian tales and legends leaves room to suggest the analysis of his work under the optics of Propp analysis, as a novelty in the analysis of the work of Balkan authors that share features similar to Kadare. Keywords: poetics, literature, Propp analysis, Ismail Kadare, communist literature Introduction Background of the Writer and His Work Kadare is also a well-known author in the international arena. At the suggestion of the well-known author and critic Robert Escarp, the publishing house "Albin Michel" published in 1970 the work "The General of the Dead Army". On this date, Kadare's work transcended the borders of his country. Kadare soon stood dignified among writers, journalists, and readers in France. He was the synonym of the whole country: "An Albanian which sums up the whole of Albania". 1 So far, Kadare's work includes 13 novels, about 10 short stories, eight lyrical collections, etc. Despite the variety of themes and ideas in more than three decades of experience, Kadare's work can be identified with some points or motives that help sketch his literary portrait (Tomková, 2005), such as the history of Albania, national 1 Note: Escarpit in the preface of Kadare, I. "Le General de l'armée morte", Paris, 1970.