Raffi; The Prophet from Payajuk

Meneshian, Murad A.

ISBN 10: 1931834334 / ISBN 13: 9781931834339

Published by Mayreni Publishing, Monterey, CA, 2010

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Hardcover with dustjacket, this is a beautiful copy and is signed by the author on the title page, a crease on the rear flap of the jacket is the only flaw, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, 360 pages, illustrated throughout, includes a bibliography, "Raffi is the real founder of the Eastern Armenian modern language. Raffi set the foundations of Armenian literary prose.He was the true pioneering theorist of the Armenian revolutionary movement"; Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 037829

Bibliographic Details

Title: Raffi; The Prophet from Payajuk

Publisher: Mayreni Publishing, Monterey, CA

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition:Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

"Raffi: The Prophet from Payajuk" is the first comprehensive English language biography of iconic Armenian writer Raffi (Hakob Melik- Hakobian). Featuring nearly 500 references from 80 sources, author Murad A. Meneshian spent a collective 10 years on this project.This is an account and analysis of the life and works of Raffi, describing little-known aspects of the man, his times, and his enduring significance in modern Armenian literary and political history. Raffi is considered the founder of the Eastern Armenian modern language. He set the foundation for Armenian prose and developed the primitive, rough, and disorganized language into the rich, gentle, and organized language of the nascent modern Armenian novel. He wrote in simple, clear, flexible, and vigorous ashkharhabar. His style was elegant and lyrical; his works were beautiful, encouraging, and enchanting. He wrote enthralling novels and became the most ardent and zealous interpreter of Armenians' bitter and anguished experiences and the most skillful interpreter of the nation's thoughts and emotions. He instilled patriotic ideas in his readers and aroused their national pride and bravery and inspired new hopes for a rebirth. He motivated and galvanized a generation and gave the Armenian people personality and character. He was the greatest force behind Armenia's emancipation and liberation from servitude and domination. He was the apostle of freedom by revolution. He was a tireless advocate of his people's freedom of thought and conscience. Raffi is the nation's novelist.