Oliver Twist — Armenian Language USSR Edition (1958)
Oliver Twist — Armenian Language USSR Edition (1958)
Vintage Soviet Armenian Printing of Charles Dickens’ Classic Novel
Title: Oliver Twist
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Armenian State Publishing House, Yerevan
Place of Publication: Armenian SSR, USSR
Year: 1958
Language: Armenian
Category: Classic literature / world classics / Armenian books
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age. All pages present, binding intact, natural paper toning and minor spots visible. No loose pages. Please review photos carefully.
Description
Rare 1958 Armenian-language Soviet edition of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, published in Yerevan by the Armenian State Publishing House.
This vintage USSR printing presents the complete text of Dickens’ classic novel in Armenian script and reflects the rich tradition of literary translation and publishing in Soviet Armenia during the mid-20th century.
A wonderful collectible for readers of world literature, Armenian cultural history, and Soviet-era book design.
About the Novel
Oliver Twist is one of the most famous works of world literature and one of Charles Dickens’ greatest social novels.
The story follows the life of the orphan Oliver Twist as he struggles through poverty, hardship, and exploitation in 19th-century England, encountering unforgettable characters and exposing the realities of social inequality and urban life.
The Armenian translation brings this literary classic to Soviet Armenian readers while preserving the atmosphere and emotional depth of Dickens’ original work.
Historical & Collectible Value
This edition is especially valuable as:
- A Soviet Armenian literary publication
- An example of mid-century Armenian typography and translation
- A collectible USSR edition of a world classic
- A cultural artifact of Soviet publishing history
Armenian-language editions of international classics from the 1950s are increasingly rare outside specialized collections.
Ideal For
- Collectors of Armenian books
- Charles Dickens collectors
- Soviet-era publication collectors
- Libraries and universities
- Readers of translated world literature
- Researchers of Armenian publishing history
Shipping
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