{"product_id":"history-of-ancient-georgian-literature-1987-academic-edition-by-kekelidze-baramidze","title":"History of Ancient Georgian Literature – 1987 Academic Edition by Kekelidze \u0026 Baramidze","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"598\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover one of the most important scholarly works on the literary heritage of Georgia with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e1987 edition of \u003cem data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eHistory of Ancient Georgian Literature\u003c\/em\u003e (ძველი ქართული ლიტერატურის ისტორია)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eTbilisi University Press\u003c\/strong\u003e, this authoritative volume combines the pioneering research of renowned Georgian scholars \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eKorneli Kekelidze\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eAleksandre Baramidze\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a comprehensive history of Georgian literature from its earliest Christian writings through the eighteenth century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eRecognized as a foundational reference in \u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eKartvelian studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eGeorgian philology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"724\"\u003emedieval Caucasian history\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book remains an essential resource for researchers, students, collectors, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"t1wsiy\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eA Comprehensive Survey of Ancient Georgian Literature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThe book traces more than thirteen centuries of literary development, examining the evolution of Georgian writing, religious texts, historical chronicles, and secular literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eMajor topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tjzcl\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eEarly Georgian Christian literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x323eh\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eHagiography and the lives of saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h1jjfu\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eEcclesiastical prose from the 5th–12th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhawkl\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eMedieval Georgian chronicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1wuub\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eChristian philosophy and theological writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9lq801\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eThe literary traditions surrounding St. Nino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"176yyqm\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eGiorgi Mtatsmindeli and medieval monastic scholarship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vci3a3\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eThe rise of secular literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wodd7e\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eGeorgian epic poetry and medieval authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bw301\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eThe development of Georgian literature through the 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eThe first section follows the original research of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eKorneli Kekelidze\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the later historical periods were expanded and completed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eAleksandre Baramidze\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this edition one of the standard academic references on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cvdi30\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003ePrinted in Georgian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eThe main text is entirely printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eGeorgian (Mkhedruli script)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The volume also includes a parallel \u003cstrong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eRussian-language title page and bibliographic information\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the bilingual publishing standards of Soviet academic institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3hh6by\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"35viok\" data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ძველი ქართული ლიტერატურის ისტორია (History of Ancient Georgian Literature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u2kbkn\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korneli Kekelidze \u0026amp; Aleksandre Baramidze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xkyrcv\" data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tbilisi University Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oqgjzw\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tbilisi, Georgian SSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhsqi\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pofy2i\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgian (with Russian title page and publication details)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mpwag7\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original textured faux-leather hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cb3xw2\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Georgia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. The textured faux-leather hardcover is well preserved with only minor shelf wear, including light rubbing on the lower right edge. The binding is firm and secure, and the interior pages are clean, crisp, complete, and free of writing, highlighting, or modern annotations. 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