1971 Shota Dzidziguri – Linguistic Heritage of Georgian Classics | Rare Soviet Georgian Philology Book

Discover an important work of Georgian linguistic scholarship with this rare 1971 academic monograph by renowned Georgian philologist Shota Dzidziguri (შოთა ძიძიგური). Published in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, by Sabchota Sakartvelo (საბჭოთა საქართველო) during the Soviet period, this hardcover volume represents a valuable resource for researchers of the Georgian language, classical literature, and Caucasian philology.

This specialized study explores the development of the Georgian literary language through the works of major Georgian writers, examining how classical authors contributed to the formation, preservation, and evolution of modern Georgian linguistic traditions.

Book Details

• Title: Linguistic Heritage of Georgian Classics
• Author: Shota Dzidziguri (შოთა ძიძიგური)
• Publisher: Sabchota Sakartvelo (საბჭოთა საქართველო), Tbilisi
• Year: 1971
• Language: Georgian
• Format: Hardcover
• Country of Manufacture: Georgian SSR, USSR

Academic Content

This important philological study includes detailed research on:

• The vocabulary and language of Shota Rustaveli’s medieval masterpiece "The Knight in the Panther’s Skin" (ვეფხისტყაოსანი)
• The relationship between Old Georgian literary traditions and modern Georgian language
• Linguistic features of classical Georgian prose and poetry
• Historical changes in vocabulary, grammar, and syntax
• Dialect influences and spelling variations
• Comparative analysis of Georgian writers including:
  • Ilia Chavchavadze
  • Aleksandre Kazbegi
  • Akaki Tsereteli
  • Other major figures of Georgian literature

The book contains scholarly observations, linguistic examples, and analytical material valuable for students, researchers, and collectors interested in the history of the Georgian language.

Historical & Cultural Value

Published during the Soviet era, this work reflects the strong academic tradition of Georgian philology and the preservation of the country's unique literary heritage. Georgian studies have long held a significant place in Caucasian linguistics due to the exceptional history of the Georgian language, its ancient written tradition, and distinctive grammatical structure.

This volume is especially appealing to collectors of:

• Georgian language and literature
• Caucasian studies
• Historical linguistics
• Soviet academic publications
• Rare books from the Georgian SSR
• University philology collections

Condition

The book is in good vintage condition.

The original hardcover binding remains firm and secure. The green paper-covered boards show normal signs of age, including light shelf wear, minor corner rubbing, and some fading to the spine. The interior pages are complete and clean, with natural uniform age toning typical of Soviet-era academic paper. An official historical ink stamp is present on the title page.

Please review the photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of this vintage academic book.

A Rare Piece of Georgian Scholarly Heritage

A fascinating addition to any collection focused on Georgian culture, Caucasian linguistics, classical literature, or Soviet-era academic publishing. This 1971 monograph preserves decades of philological research into one of the world's oldest literary languages and offers a unique window into Georgian linguistic history.