The Hermit: A Legend (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Glagoslav Publications B.V. 6/16/2025, 2025
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- Title
- The Hermit: A Legend (Paperback or Softback)
- Author
- Chavchavadze, Ilia
- Publisher
- Glagoslav Publications B.V. 6/16/2025
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Paperback or Softback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1804842346
- ISBN 13
- 9781804842348
- Item weight
- 0.17 pounds
The Hermit (მომასწავებელი, 1883) is a powerful philosophical poem by Ilia Chavchavadze - Georgia's literary father, moral reformer, and national icon. This edition revives the first English translation by Marjory Scott Wardrop, providing modern readers access to one of the foundational texts of 19th-century Georgian literature.
Written during a time of cultural and political struggle, The Hermit tells the story of a man who flees society to seek meaning in the silence of nature. Through the Hermit's voice, Chavchavadze reflects on moral decay, spiritual anguish, and the personal cost of witnessing injustice. The poem is at once an allegory of national conscience and an intimate confession of ethical pain.
Chavchavadze's poetic style is refined and deeply resonant, fusing Romantic introspection with Christian ethics and patriotic sentiment. Though brief in length, The Hermit carries immense emotional weight - its language deceptively simple, its themes timeless: duty, exile, responsibility, and awakening.
Marjory Wardrop's original late-19th-century translation is here restored, carefully annotated, and lightly edited for clarity. The edition includes an introduction on the historical context of 1880s Georgia - a land caught between imperial pressures and cultural revival - as well as footnotes explaining theological and literary allusions.
For readers of spiritual literature, Eastern European classics, and poetic philosophy, The Hermit offers a rare glimpse into the soul of a nation and the burden of moral clarity in a world that often chooses silence.
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About the Author
Marjory Scott Wardrop (1869-1909) was a distinguished English scholar and translator who played a pivotal role in introducing Georgian literature and culture to the Western world. A self-taught linguist, she developed a deep passion for Georgia, its language, and its rich literary traditions, dedicating her life to their study and dissemination.Born in 1869, Wardrop demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for languages from an early age. Her interest in Georgia was sparked and nurtured by her brother, Sir Oliver Wardrop, a British diplomat and fellow scholar of Georgian studies. Together, they formed a formidable partnership in championing the culture of this Caucasian nation.Wardrop's scholarly contributions are significant. She is best known for her masterful English translation of the epic Georgian poem, "The Knight in the Panther's Skin" by Shota Rustaveli. This work, a cornerstone of Georgian literature, was made accessible to an English-speaking audience through her dedicated and nuanced translation. Her other notable translations include "Georgian Folk Tales" and "The Hermit" by Ilia Chavchavadze, a prominent figure in Georgian intellectual life.Beyond her translations, Wardrop, alongside her brother, was instrumental in fostering academic interest in Georgian studies in the United Kingdom. Their efforts led to the establishment of the Marjory Wardrop Fund at the University of Oxford, an endowment dedicated to the support of Georgian language, literature, and history. The Wardrop Collection at the Bodleian Library, also at Oxford, remains one of the most important collections of Georgian manuscripts and books outside of Georgia.Marjory Scott Wardrop's legacy endures through her scholarly work and the institutions she and her brother established. Her life's work created a vital bridge between Georgia and the English-speaking world, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of its unique cultural heritage.
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