Chikovani, S. Poems (Leksebi; Poema), 1955. In Georgian.

ჩიქოვანი, სიმონ. ლექსები ; პოემა.
თბილისი : საქართველოს სახელმწიფო გამომცემლობა (სახელგამი), 1955. (საქმთავარპოლიგრაფგამომც. ბ.ს. კომბინატი).
524 გვ. : 1 ფ. პორტრეტი ; 22 სმ. ტირაჟი 7000 ც. მყარი ყდა.
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Chikovani, Simon. Poems and a Long Poem.
Tbilisi: Sakhelgami (Georgian State Publishing House), 1955.
524 pp.: 1 leaf of portrait; 22 cm. Hardcover. Print run: 7,000 copies. In Georgian.

This 1955 volume is a substantial retrospective of the work of Simon Chikovani (1902–1966), one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Georgian literature. Published during the early "Thaw" period, the book serves as a testament to Chikovani’s complex journey from a radical avant-garde Futurist in his youth to a master of high lyrical realism and historical epics. Chikovani was a leader of the "H2SO4" group, and while this collection reflects his later, more established style, it retains the rhythmic energy and linguistic innovation that defined his entire career.
The collection includes a wide array of his lyrics and his major narrative poems, showcasing his deep engagement with the Georgian landscape and the historical fate of the Caucasus. Of particular note is the inclusion of his famous cycle "Song of David Guramishvili," where Chikovani masterfully bridges the gap between modern Georgian verse and the classical traditions of the 18th century. In this study, the selection provides a deep typological analysis that offers a deep dive into the internal logic of Chikovani's poetic evolution, including the arrangement of stanzas and the synthesis of folk motifs with modern philosophical inquiry. To ensure its status as a prestige academic edition, the book was produced with high-quality materials and includes a classic portrait frontispiece of the author.
Printed by the main printing combine of the Georgian SSR with a run of 7,000 copies, this edition was intended to solidify Chikovani’s position as a national poet for the post-war generation. The volume is an essential primary source for understanding the development of Georgian Soviet poetry and the survival of a unique national voice within the broader Soviet literary landscape. For collectors of Georgica, scholars of Caucasian literature, and bibliophiles, this 1955 Sakhelgami edition remains a foundational and elegantly produced work of Georgian letters.