The Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), a leading Swiss newspaper, marked the approach of the 25th year of the 21st century by publishing a list of the top 100 books in literature and knowledge. This list, curated by esteemed committees of experts and critics, represents years of meticulous evaluation.
Among the selected works, The Last Pomegranate of the World earned a spot as one of the century’s top 100 books worldwide. This recognition places the book in distinguished company, alongside works by Nobel Prize laureates and leading intellectuals. Its inclusion is a historic moment of pride for Kurdish literature and cultural history.
In German-speaking Europe, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung’s list holds a significance comparable to that of the New York Times in the English-speaking world. As Switzerland’s oldest newspaper, continuously published since 1780, the NZZ has played a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s literary landscape. Alongside the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, it stands as one of the most influential German-language daily newspapers.
The Last Pomegranate of the World has achieved widespread recognition and been translated into several languages, including German, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Italian, French, and English, as well as Kurdish dialects such as Kurmanji and Badini. This remarkable achievement underscores the book’s universal appeal and its lasting contribution to global literature.