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Avetik IsahakyanArmenian Soviet poet, prose writer, publicist.
Date of Birth: 31.10.1875
Country:  Armenia |
Content:
- Avetik Isahakyan: A Literary Giant of Armenia
- Revolutionary Exile
- Return to Armenia
- Literary Legacy
- National Epic
- Other Works
- Legacy
Avetik Isahakyan: A Literary Giant of Armenia
Early Life and EducationAvetik Isahakyan was born on October 19 (31), 1875, in Alexandropol, Erivan Governorate (present-day Gyumri, Armenia). He attended the Kevorkian Seminary in Echmiadzin and later pursued higher education at the University of Leipzig.
Revolutionary Exile
Isahakyan's involvement in revolutionary activities led to his exile from the Russian Empire in 1911. He spent most of the following decades abroad, residing in France, Switzerland, and other countries. During this period, he became acquainted with influential intellectuals of the time.
Return to Armenia
Upon his return to the USSR in 1936, Isahakyan became the chairman of the Writers' Union of the Armenian SSR. He was elected as a deputy to the Supreme Soviet of the Armenian SSR several times and was elected to the Academy of Sciences of the Armenian SSR in 1943.
Literary Legacy
In his pre-revolutionary poetry, Isahakyan emerged as a powerful voice of the people's suffering and a champion of their struggle against oppression. His most famous works from this period include the collection "Songs and Wounds" (1897) and the poem "Abu-Ala-Maari" (1909-1911), which explores themes of individualism, despair, and solitude.
National Epic
Isahakyan's masterpiece, the epic poem "Sasna Mger" (1937), became a national anthem for the Armenian people. It celebrates their liberation from tsarism and capitalism.
Other Works
In addition to his poetry, Isahakyan wrote novels, short stories, and memoirs. His works have been translated into numerous languages, including English and Russian, by renowned poets and writers such as Alexander Blok, Anna Akhmatova, and Edward A. Alexanian.
Legacy
Avetik Isahakyan passed away on October 17, 1957, and is buried in the Pantheon of Komitas Park in Yerevan. He is widely regarded as one of the most bedeutende poets and writers in Armenian literature, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of readers.
