Akram Aylisli is an Azerbaijani writer, playwright, novelist, and editor. His works have been translated from his native Azeri into more than 20 languages. In 2014, Aylisli was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in connection with his novella Stone Dreams. He currently lives under de facto house arrest in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Akram Aylisli
Articles
Burning Books: Akram Aylisli on Literature and Cultural Memory
Azerbaijani writer Akram Aylisli discusses literature and life under de facto house arrest.
Where They Burn Books: A Writer Pays the Price for Honesty
The Azerbaijani writer Akram Aylisli reflects on his life under de facto house arrest.