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Sami Frashëri, an Ottoman Albanian writer, philosopher, and playwright, was a key figure in Albania's National Renaissance movement. He supported Turkish nationalism and secularism, advocating for language reforms in Ottoman Turkish. His book "Albania - What it was, what it is, and what will become of it" served as a manifesto for the Albanian National Movement, promoting the concept of a united, free, and independent republic of Albania. Frashëri dedicated his professional life to enhancing Albania's culture and working towards the establishment of an independent country.