Zohrap, G. On Literature (Grakanutyan masin), 1973. In Armenian.

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202 էջ ; 21 սմ. Մակագրություն։ Տպաքանակ՝ 5000: Կոշտ կազմ:
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Grigor Zohrap
On Literature.
Yerevan : Hayastan Publishing House, 1973.
202 pp. ; 21 cm. Hardcover. Edition of 5,000 copies. In Armenian.

This 1973 volume is a significant collection of literary criticism and reflections by Grigor Zohrap, one of the most brilliant figures of the Armenian Renaissance and the undisputed master of the short story. Known as "The Prince of Armenian Novellas," Zohrap was not only a gifted writer and lawyer but also a sharp-witted critic who sought to modernize Armenian letters. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the aesthetic shift occurring at the turn of the 20th century, including the arrangement of Zohrap's thoughts on realism, the role of the writer in society, and the necessity of infusing Armenian literature with contemporary European sensibilities. His essays serve as a bridge between traditional heritage and the burgeoning modernism that defined the cultural life of Constantinople and beyond.
Published by the Hayastan house during the Soviet period, this edition brought Zohrap's theoretical legacy to a new generation of readers in Eastern Armenia. Across its 202 pages, the book compiles articles and speeches that showcase Zohrap’s analytical prowess and his commitment to literary truth. The 21 cm hardcover edition, produced in a run of 5,000 copies, is a testament to the enduring relevance of his intellectual contributions. For bibliophiles, scholars of Western Armenian literature, and collectors of Soviet-era Armenian imprints, this 1973 Yerevan publication is a vital primary source, documenting the evolution of Armenian literary thought and the enduring voice of a man who remained a tireless advocate for justice and artistic excellence until his tragic death in 1915.