Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan debate on the most famous, popular, and at the same time controversial works of Armenian classical and world literature. Each discussion is dedicated to one literary work, the debate of the literary critics presents the possibilities of its traditional and new perception.
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How do writers work?
Memoirs contain interesting testimonies about the creative process of writers. There are writers who write at night, drink a lot of coffee, create while standing or lying down. These facts, which are interesting to many, are important for literary studies to the extent that they can determine the artistic features of the works. How do the way and conditions of authors' creation affect literature, and do they affect it? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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About one story. Ernest Hemingway, The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Ernest Hemingway's story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" is perhaps one of the most influential and most discussed works written in this genre in world literature. Hemingway's characteristically simple and dialogic narrative is characterized here by brilliant structural solutions. Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the peculiarities of the story in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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The diadem of Henrik Edoyan's "Preterito nostalgia" sonnets
Sonnet is one of the favorite types of Armenian and world poetry. Many classical and modern Armenian poets have referred to the sonnet. From the early period of his work, Henrik Edoyan created remarkable sonnets, the features of which are discussed by literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan in the framework of the "Parallel Readings" program.
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Creates artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has invaded the world of literature as well. Is the future of literature threatened by the further development of artificial intelligence, or will good human-made literature remain forever inaccessible to artificial intelligence? As part of the "Parallel Readings" program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these issues.
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Literary originals of the cathedral
Kathoghike Holy Etchmiadzin or the Cathedral has inspired all Armenians for centuries, and also found its artistic reflection in bibliography and literature. Literary scholars Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the literary originals of the Mother Temple in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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Holy Muron in literatureHoly Muron, with his spiritual and ritual sacraments, has had the most important importance for centuries and still has today in the life of an Armenian Christian. Muron and the mysterious ceremony of blessing of the Holy Muron found their artistic reflection in literature as well. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and Proto Archimandrite Zakaria Baghumyan are discussing. |
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The charm and secrets of Hafez
The famous Iranian poet Hafez's gazelles and quatrains have enchanted readers around the world for centuries. Goethe and Pushkin, as well as our authors Charents, Isahakyan, Kaputikyan, were inspired by their mysterious world. In 2024, Hafez's new Armenian translation was published. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and translator Jorzh Abrahamyan talk about the life and work of the great Iranian poet in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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Yerevan book festival. regular but...
This year, the Yerevan Book Festival will be held on September 6-8. The book-loving and reading public will have the opportunity to get acquainted with new publications, participate in various literary events and presentations. Also, traditionally, many questions arise related to the festival's activity, significance, and the literary competition held within its framework, which are discussed by literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and the artistic director of the Yerevan Book Festival, Armen Sarkissian, on the "Parallel Readings" program.
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On the shores of Mother Araks: native rivers in literature, Part 2
The rivers mentioned in Armenian literature: Araks, Debed, Tghmut, Aratsani, Akhuryan, Getar, etc., have their own meaning at different times, from the beginning of life to a symbol of time. What are the main characteristics of these images? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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On the shores of Mother Araks: native rivers in literature, part 1
Big and small rivers "flow" both in Armenian and world literature and folklore, which have many different meanings and functions in books. What do rivers in general and native rivers in particular symbolize in literature? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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Children's literature today: what should our children read?
Although our life and lifestyle have changed a lot in many ways, summer vacations are still perceived as the best time to read a book for children and teenagers. Another question is whether publishers, writers and translators can provide them with suitable books. What and how is published today for children and teenagers? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and children's author, translator Nune Torosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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Armenian books that will not interfere with the vacation
What to read on summer holidays or vacations? Usually this question comes up during the school holidays, but adults also need referral lists. What to read in vacation homes, mountains, beaches and elsewhere? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the books that do not interfere with vacation in the "Parallel Readings" program.
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