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Published in Yerevan by the Armenian State Publishing House in 1956, this collectible volume presents a carefully selected collection of his poetry, narrative poems, fairy tales, and short stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition opens with both Russian and Armenian title pages and includes a substantial biographical introduction highlighting Toumanian's life, literary achievements, and lasting influence on Armenian culture. Among the featured works is his celebrated narrative poem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParvana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside many of his best-known poems and prose writings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound in an elegant mid-century Soviet quarter-binding with a dark blue faux-leather spine, textured cream boards, and gold gilt lettering, this volume is an attractive addition to any collection of Armenian literature or Soviet books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Armenian Poet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selected works by Hovhannes Toumanian, one of Armenia's greatest literary figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive Collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes poems, narrative poems, fairy tales, and short stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParvana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features one of Toumanian's most celebrated narrative poems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiographical Introduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains an informative essay on the author's life and literary legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual Publication Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russian and Armenian title pages reflect the book's original Soviet publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Mid-Century Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quarter-bound hardcover with faux-leather spine and gold lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An excellent addition to collections of Armenian literature, Soviet publishing, and world classics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hovhannes Toumanian (Ованес Туманян \/ Հովհաննես Թումանյան)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selected Works (Избранные сочинения)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Armenian State Publishing House, Yerevan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russian (with bilingual Russian and Armenian publication details)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding remains firm and structurally sound. The cover shows light age-related wear and a natural vintage patina. Interior pages are clean, complete, and free from writing, stamps, or other markings. 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