Levon Shant - Dream Days. The Woman / Լևոն Շանթ - Երազ օրեր: Կինը

by Levon Shant

Explore two of the finest works by renowned Armenian writer Levon Shant (1869-1951), a literary giant whose stories delve deep into the human spirit and Armenian identity. This collection includes the novels Dream Days and The Woman, offering readers a glimpse into Shant's profound storytelling and philosophical reflections. Dream Days (1892) is a beautifully crafted love story presented in the form of a diary. Beyond its romantic narrative, the novel explores the transformative journey of an Armenian raised in a foreign environment, capturing themes of identity and self-discovery. The Woman (1912) is a poetic meditation on femininity and eternal beauty. In this work, Shant distills his vision of womanhood, intertwining themes of idealism and timeless grace. Perfect for readers passionate about Armenian literature and classic works that blend love, identity, and philosophy, this collection is a literary treasure to be cherished.

268 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2024

About the author

Levon Shant (Armenian: Լևոն Շանթ; born Levon Seghoposian on April 6, 1869 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire - died November 29, 1951 in Beirut; Lebanon), was an Armenian playwright, novelist, poet, and founder of the Hamazkayin National Cultural Foundation. He was a life-long member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and is the namesake of the ARF's Shant Student Association.Attended Armenian school at Scutari (Uskudar) until 1883, then to the Gevorgian seminary at Echmiadzin until 1891. Returned to Constantinople to teach and write; his first literary work accepted by Hairenik of Constantinople in that year. To Germany in 1892 for seven years to study science, child psychology, education, literature and history: Leipzig, Jena and Munich. Returned to settle in Constantinople. Joined the Dashnak party. Worked as a writer and teacher. As an author most renowned for his plays: Hin Astvadsner ('Ancient Gods', 1909), Kaisre ('The Emperor', 1914), Inkads Berdi Ishkhanuhin ('The Princess of the Fallen Castle', 1921), Oshin Payl (1929). One of the vice-presidents of the Armenian Parliament during the Republic. Led the Armenian delegation to Moscow in April 1920 to negotiate with the Communists. Left Armenia after its Sovietisation, eventually settling in Beirut. One of the founders of the Hamazkayin cultural association. Principal of the Nshan Palandjian Djemaran (College), Beirut, from 1929 until his death. His works were published in Soviet Armenia in 1968.

WORKS:
The “I” Man («Եսի մարդը»), 1901
For Someone Else («Ուրիշի համար»), 1903
On the Road («Ճամբուն վրայ»), 1904
Ancient gods («Հին աստուածներ»), 1908
The Princess of the Fallen Castle («Ինկած բերդի իշխանուհին»)
The Emperor («Կայսրը»), 1916