Rare 1984 Soviet Georgian Novel Revaz Dzhaparidze SOLDIER’S WIDOW USSR Book
For sale is a significant piece of Soviet-era Georgian literature: the novel "Soldier’s Widow" (Вдова солдата) by the prominent Georgian writer Revaz Dzhaparidze. This 1984 edition, published in Moscow by Khudozhestvennaya Literatura, features a masterful Russian translation by A. Ebanoidze.
The novel is a poignant exploration of strength and resilience, telling the story of Khatuna Mindeli, a woman who loses her husband to the Great Patriotic War and must preserve the family hearth in a post-war Georgian village.
Key Features:
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Literary Significance: Includes an introductory article by E. Eligulashvili titled "Protect the Fire of the Native Hearth!" providing critical context on Dzhaparidze’s work.
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Artistic Merit: Illustrated with evocative charcoal-style drawings by artist V. Meskhi that capture the rugged beauty of the Georgian highlands.
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Specialized Content: Features a two-part structure (Book One and Book Two) and includes a glossary (explanatory dictionary) to help readers with regional terms.
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Collector’s Detail: Hardcover with a distinctive debossed illustration of a Svanetian tower—an iconic symbol of Georgian heritage.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The brown faux-leather cover is well-preserved with a clean spine. The interior pages are intact, featuring clear text and detailed illustrations.