Author Hayk Hambardzumyan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 125th anniversary of the birth of the great Armenian novelist Aksel Bakunts was completed. Living and creating in difficult and tragic times, Bakunts has shown examples of patriotism and dedication in all the thunders of his activities, contributed to the development of Armenian literature, book publishing and agriculture. What was Bakunts like as a writer, farmer, translator and Armenian man? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.

In classical and modern works of Armenian literature, minor heroes are traditionally little different from adults. They are burdened with domestic, social, and sometimes even political concerns and ideas. How and when does their childishness appear and does it exist?   Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discussed these issues in the "Parallel Readings" program.

Armenian and international children's literature has no shortage of beloved and stellar child heroes. But there are also many books intended for adults, where the main actors are children again. Why do the authors choose child heroes, how is it possible to present big and important ideas with their eyes, speech and behavior? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.