Set the scene.
Ebejer began studying medicine but left the course, worked as an army interpreter and became a teacher. His writing career followed several changes of direction.
Here’s the twist.
In 1950 he entered Maltese-language radio drama with Ċpar fix-Xemx, which won a competition prize. Radio asked listeners to build the scene in their imagination.
Why it still matters.
He later wrote stage works including Vaganzi tas-Sajf and Menz, alongside English-language writing. His plays travelled beyond Malta through translation and performance.
🧠 One to think about +
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