Petros Duryan Armenian poet. Date of Birth: 20.05.1851 Country: Armenia

1. Petros Durian: Armenian Poet
2. Tuberculosis and Last Days
3. List of Works

Petros Durian: Armenian Poet

Petros Durian, an Armenian poet, was born in 1851 in the Skutar district of Constantinople. He grew up in a family of a blacksmith who struggled to support his family. At the age of six, Petros entered the Skutar School and graduated in 1867. At the age of sixteen, the young man sought employment to help his poor family. Petros started as an apprentice to a pharmacist, then became a secretary and a private tutor. However, this was not what he had dreamed of. Petros wanted to be a poet and dedicate himself solely to poetry, writing verses and becoming famous. Even in school, literature captivated him, and he decided to write poetry for the rest of his life. His dream almost came true when he became involved in the theater. But even there, he felt lonely, despite finding pleasure in it. He wrote plays and occasionally performed on stage.

Tuberculosis and Last Days

In 1871, the first symptoms of tuberculosis appeared in the poet. Initially, he paid no attention to the disease and continued to write his works. However, the illness eventually took its toll. The last year of his life was spent bedridden. On the night of January 21, 1872, the poet passed away.

List of Works

Petros Durian's body of work is small but impactful. Some of his poems include "The Lake," "Whispers," "She," "My Peace," "My Death," "They Tell Me," "Abandoned Girl," "Love," "With Her," and "She." He also wrote historical tragedies such as "Artashes the World Ruler," "Black Lands," "The Capture of Ani, the Capital of Armenia," and "The Fall of the Arshakid Dynasty." Additionally, he wrote a social drama set in contemporary life called "The Theater, or the Outcasts."