Nodar Dumbadze — I See the Sun & Don’t Be Afraid, Mama! (1979)
Vintage Soviet Edition of Classic Georgian Literature
Title: Я вижу солнце / Не бойся, мама!
(I See the Sun / Don’t Be Afraid, Mama!)
Author: Nodar Dumbadze
Publisher: Sovetsky Pisatel, Moscow
Place of Publication: USSR
Year: 1979 (approximate edition date)
Language: Russian
Genre: Classic fiction / Georgian literature
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage used condition with signs of age and handling consistent with Soviet-era books. Binding intact and pages fully readable. Please review photos carefully.
Description
Original Soviet-era Russian-language edition featuring two celebrated works by Nodar Dumbadze, one of the most beloved and widely translated Georgian authors of the 20th century.
Published by Sovetsky Pisatel in Moscow, this volume presents masterful Russian translations that preserve Dumbadze’s distinctive style — a blend of lyrical humor, emotional warmth, humanism, and dramatic realism.
Dumbadze’s works remain classics of Georgian and Soviet literature, admired for their heartfelt portrayal of ordinary people, youth, friendship, love, and moral courage.
Included Works
Я вижу солнце (I See the Sun)
A moving novel set in a small Georgian village during the Great Patriotic War. Through the experiences of teenagers confronting war, loss, friendship, and first love, the story captures both the tragedy and hope of wartime life.
Не бойся, мама! (Don’t Be Afraid, Mama!)
One of Dumbadze’s most famous works, depicting the emotional and spiritual world of young border guards and soldiers. The novel explores themes of loyalty, courage, humor, and human connection within everyday Soviet military life.
About the Author
Nodar Dumbadze is considered one of the greatest Georgian prose writers of the Soviet period and remains the most translated Georgian author of the 20th century.
His works are internationally recognized for:
- Warm humanistic storytelling
- Georgian cultural atmosphere
- Humor mixed with emotional depth
- Memorable characters and dialogue
About the Edition
This Soviet-era edition is highly collectible for:
- Fans of Georgian literature
- Collectors of Soviet books
- Readers of Eastern Bloc fiction
- Students of Russian translation literature
- Collectors of Caucasian cultural history
A classic example of Soviet literary publishing and Georgian prose in translation.
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