Հեքիաթներ (Fairy Tales) — Hovhannes Tumanyan (1978)

Rare Illustrated Soviet Armenian Children’s Book

Title: Հեքիաթներ (Fairy Tales)
Author: Hovhannes Tumanyan
Illustrator: Alexander Grigoryan
Publisher: Sovetakan Grogh, Yerevan
Place of Publication: Armenian SSR, USSR
Year: 1978
Language: Armenian
Subject: Children’s literature / folklore / fairy tales
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 293 pages
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Binding tight and secure, pages clean and complete, illustrations bright and well-preserved. Light shelf wear consistent with age. Please review photos carefully.

Description

Rare illustrated 1978 Soviet Armenian edition of Fairy Tales by Hovhannes Tumanyan — one of the most beloved writers and poets in Armenian literature.

Published in Yerevan by Sovetakan Grogh during the USSR era, this beautifully produced volume contains traditional fairy tales and literary fables that shaped generations of Armenian readers.

The edition is especially notable for its rich illustrations by Alexander Grigoryan, whose stylized artwork captures the atmosphere of Armenian folklore and classic Soviet children’s book design.

About Hovhannes Tumanyan

Hovhannes Tumanyan is considered:

• The national poet of Armenia
• One of the greatest figures in Armenian literature
• A master of folklore-inspired storytelling and children’s literature

His tales combine:

• Folk wisdom
• Humor and morality
• Rural life and mythology
• Armenian cultural traditions

Tumanyan’s works remain central to Armenian literary heritage and childhood reading culture.

Features of This Edition

Beautiful Soviet Armenian Illustrations

Includes:

• Full-color artwork
• Decorative folk-inspired compositions
• Classic late-Soviet children’s book aesthetics

Authentic USSR Printing

Produced in the Armenian SSR using:

• High-quality vintage paper stock
• Traditional Soviet typography
• Durable hardcover binding

Complete Text

Contains:

• Full table of contents
• Complete fairy tale collection
• Original Armenian-language text

Collectible & Historical Value

An exceptional collectible for:

• Armenian book collectors
• Soviet children’s literature enthusiasts
• Folklore and fairy tale collections
• Vintage illustration lovers
• Libraries and cultural archives

Illustrated Armenian-language editions from the Soviet period are increasingly rare outside specialized collections.

Shipping

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