Love in Poetry


These delicate and captivating works on the theme of love in Armenian medieval literature, the poetry, amaze readers with their psychological depth and multi-layeredness, the simplicity of their forms of expression, and the immediacy of their feelings. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the love homelands on the program “Parallel Readings.”

 

A Completely Different Autumn


The “autumn” tones of Armenian classical poetry continue in the poems of Soviet Armenia and the period of independence. Although the moods and themes remain the same, the “autumn” of literature is enriched with new motifs and forms of expression. In the program “Parallel Readings”, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the autumn layers of Armenian literature.

Whisper and rustle in the autumn mist


It seems that autumn is the most favorite season of poets, but this has not been the case in all periods of literary history. When and how did autumn become poetic, why are there no autumn images in medieval poetry, and what is the significance of this season in romantic and symbolist poetry? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the topic in the program "Parallel Readings".

Paruyr Sevak and Medieval Literature


Paruyr Sevak, like many of our poets, was inspired by Armenian medieval literature. He studied medieval literature in depth and scientifically. How did the past and the present, literary tradition and innovation interact in Sevak's work, and what influence did Armenian medieval literature have on his poetry? The program "Parallel Readings" discusses literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

 

Holy Muron in literature


Holy 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.

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.

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.