Here is a fully annotated translation of an Armenian literary classic, the first made from the critical Armenian text.
The sixth-century "History of Vardan and the Armenian War" describes a revolt of Armenians against the shah of Sasanian Iran in 450-451 in protest against the persecution of Christianity. Elish uses this occasion to express in more general terms his attitude as a Christian Armenian to the problems of cultural survival and patriotism in a hostile environment. His history profoundly influenced Armenian writers from classical times to the present; its hero, Vardan, remains the ideal figure of a patriot even in Soviet Armenia. Mr. Thomson's introduction places the work in its historical context, while extensive notes identify people and places, explain allusions, and clarify details of the account.
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Here is a fully annotated translation of an Armenian literary classic, the first made from the critical Armenian text.
The sixth-century "History of Vardan and the Armenian War" describes a revolt of Armenians against the shah of Sasanian Iran in 450-451 in protest against the persecution of Christianity. Elish uses this occasion to express in more general terms his attitude as a Christian Armenian to the problems of cultural survival and patriotism in a hostile environment. His history profoundly influenced Armenian writers from classical times to the present; its hero, Vardan, remains the ideal figure of a patriot even in Soviet Armenia. Mr. Thomson's introduction places the work in its historical context, while extensive notes identify people and places, explain allusions, and clarify details of the account.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Harvard Armenian Texts and Studies, 5 |
Release date | October 2013 |
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First published | October 2013 |
Authors | Elishe |
Translators | Robert W Thomson |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards |
Pages | 368 |
Edition | annotated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-33099-3 |
Barcode | 9780674330993 |
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LSN | 0-674-33099-4 |