ლიტერატურულ ტერმინთა ლექსიკონი — Dictionary of Literary Terms (1966)
ლიტერატურულ ტერმინთა ლექსიკონი — Dictionary of Literary Terms (1966)
Rare Soviet Georgian Literary Theory Reference Book
Title: ლიტერატურულ ტერმინთა ლექსიკონი (Dictionary of Literary Terms)
Publisher: Nakaduli, Tbilisi
Place of Publication: Georgian SSR, USSR
Year: 1966
Language: Georgian
Topic: Literary theory / linguistics / philology
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage collectible condition with signs of age typical for Soviet-era academic publications. Binding intact and pages fully readable. Please review photos carefully.
Description
Rare 1966 Georgian-language dictionary of literary terms published in Tbilisi by Nakaduli, one of the leading literary publishers of the Georgian SSR.
Compiled by a group of literary scholars and specialists, this reference work was created to standardize literary and philological terminology for students, researchers, teachers, and university institutions during the Soviet period.
The dictionary provides concise yet scholarly explanations of literary concepts, poetic structures, stylistic devices, and theoretical terminology using examples from both classical Georgian literature and world literary tradition.
Scholarly Features
Literary Theory & Criticism
Includes detailed entries on:
- Idealism
- Realism
- Literary hero and characterization
- Genres and narrative structures
- Stylistic and rhetorical devices
Poetic Forms & Metrics
Covers:
- Chakhrukhsauli (traditional Georgian poetic form)
- Caesura (ცეზურა)
- Classical verse structures
- Rhythm and poetic composition
Linguistic & Etymological Notes
Many entries include:
- French, Greek, and Latin origins of literary terms
- Historical development of terminology
- Comparative literary references
Historical Significance
Published during the Soviet era, this volume reflects the development of Georgian literary scholarship and academic standardization in the mid-20th century.
The book is valuable as:
- A linguistic and philological resource
- A historical example of Soviet Georgian typography and publishing
- A reference for the evolution of literary studies in Georgia
About the Edition
Ideal for:
- Scholars of Georgian literature
- Linguists and philologists
- Literary theory researchers
- Collectors of Soviet academic books
- Students of Caucasian languages and culture
Rare Georgian-language scholarly editions from the 1960s are increasingly collectible and difficult to locate outside the region.
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