Home / News / The National Book Council extends condolences on the passing of Prof. Oliver Friggieri back to news The National Book Council extends condolences on the passing of Prof. Oliver Friggieri News 24th November, 2020 The National Book Council extends its deepest condolences to the family of Professor Oliver Friggieri, a leading public intellectual, writer and academic. His contributions to Maltese literature and its study remain seminal works which reflect an enduring commitment to the Maltese language. Some of Oliver Friggieri’s works, like the manuscripts of L-Istramb (which was originally to be named ‘Meta Xejn ma Jitbiddel’) and Fil-Parlament ma Jikbrux Fjuri will be exhibited at the literature museum in the historic building that the NBC is currently refurbishing in Valletta. Despite the sadness at such a great loss, it has been heartening to see the vast appreciation for Professor’s Friggieri’s works and teachings in tributes from all sections of society. The decision to hold a state funeral for Professor Friggieri bears testimony to a government which values extraordinary literary contributions and is warmly welcomed by the National Book Council. The passing of a figure of such stature brings literature and its importance to the forefront of our attention. The books which mean so much to so many have reached their readers thanks to the work and dedication of a local publishing industry that contributes greatly to the cultural and educational development of society. With a view towards the sustaining of the local book industry, the National Book Council encourages the Government’s support for its proposed legislative framework. Ceremonies and tributes need to be matched by important legal reforms which sustain the continued existence of the local book industry and on which we depend for works and authors of enduring, national importance. Photo credit if Friggieri: Mark Zammit Cordina SHARE POST Related Articles The National Book Council has rebranded! News 5th March, 2025 Read More Call for Delegates: Malta Named Focus Country for the 2025 Mediterranea Publishing Fellowship Initiatives 28th February, 2025 Read More The National Book Council at the 2025 London Book Fair News 25th February, 2025 Read More NBC and Wikimedia Malta announce Wikimedians in Residence for National Book Prize Project News 20th February, 2025 Read More National Book Prize 2025 – Applications Are Open National Book Prize 17th February, 2025 Read More NBC empowers local stakeholders at the London Book Fair 2025 Literary Exports 11th February, 2025 Read More The NBC’s Annual Report For 2024 News 4th February, 2025 Read More Festivals, Funds And Initiatives In 2025: Key Dates Festivals 29th January, 2025 Read More Join the NBC at the London Book Fair 2025: Guest Passes for NBC stakeholders from Malta Literary Exports 13th January, 2025 Read More Kirsten Spiteri wins the Novels for Youth Literary Contest 2024 Literary Contests 13th January, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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