If I Were a Boy

A timeless classic of Albanian literature, If I Were a Boy by Haki Stermilli offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Dije, a young woman bound by strict customs yet determined to break free. Told through her own voice, the novel unfolds as a powerful testament to hope, resilience, and the quiet longing for self-determination in a society slow to grant it. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation, Stermilli's portrayal of Dije's quest for dignity and equality transcends its early 20th-century setting, resonating as vividly today as it did when first published.