Robert Elsie
Robert Elsie | |
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| Born | June 29, 1950 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | October 2, 2017 (aged 67) Bonn, Germany |
| Resting place | Theth, Albania |
| Awards | Albanian Medal of Gratitude |
| Academic work | |
| Main interests | Albanian history, culture |
| Notable works | Albanian Literature : A Short History The Highland Lute (Lahuta e Malcís): The Albanian National Epic. |
Robert Elsie (June 29, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was a Canadian-born German scholar who specialized in Albanian literature and folklore.
Elsie was a writer, translator, interpreter, and specialist in Albanian studies, being the author of numerous books and articles that focused on various aspects of Albanian culture and affairs.