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The Candidate. A Novel.
Zareh Vorpouni
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Description for The Candidate. A Novel.
Paperback. Translator(s): Manoukian, Jennifer; Jinbashian, Ishkhan. Series: Middle East Literature in Translation. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
The Candidate is one of the most masterful, psychologically penetrating novels in Armenian diaspora literature. Published in 1967 at a time of political awakening among the descendants of survivors of the Armenian genocide, the novel explores themes of trauma, forgiveness, reconciliation, friendship, and sacrifice, and examines the relationship between victim and perpetrator.
The book opens in 1927 in Paris after Minas has found his friend Vahakn’s body on the floor of the apartment they share. In a fragmentary way, Minas tells of his meeting Vahakn in the cafés of the Latin Quarter; the friendship that joins them; their ... Read more
The Candidate is one of the most masterful, psychologically penetrating novels in Armenian diaspora literature. Published in 1967 at a time of political awakening among the descendants of survivors of the Armenian genocide, the novel explores themes of trauma, forgiveness, reconciliation, friendship, and sacrifice, and examines the relationship between victim and perpetrator.
The book opens in 1927 in Paris after Minas has found his friend Vahakn’s body on the floor of the apartment they share. In a fragmentary way, Minas tells of his meeting Vahakn in the cafés of the Latin Quarter; the friendship that joins them; their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Series
Middle East Literature in Translation
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815634683
SKU
V9780815634683
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About Zareh Vorpouni
Zareh Vorpouni (1902–1980) was a prominent Armenian writer. He is the author of numerous novels and short story collections, including The Persecuted, a cycle of four novels published between 1929 and 1974: The Attempt, The Candidate, Asphalt, and A Regular Day. This is the first of his novels to be translated into English. Jennifer Manoukian is a translator ... Read more
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