12 06 2008 - “ The Epic Novel about General Andranik”

Dr. Lusine Sahakyan to present “ The Epic Novel about General Andranik”

The general public is cordially invited to a lecture and discussion on “ The Epic Novel about General Andranik “ by Lusine Sahakyan, Associate Professor of Turkish Studies and Director of the Center for Ottoman studies at the Yerevan State University.

Lusine Sahakyan’s editorial efforts culminate in presenting the reader with a work that was originally recorded and revised in 1960s-1980s by a survivor of Western Armenia dialectologist-ethnographer Suren Sahakyan as the “ Story about Andranik “ epic novel. This folk story is a unique example of an epic created in 19’th-20’th centuries, a wonderful product of Armenian collective thought, manifesting an attitude towards a heroic and a national liberation struggle. The epic novel is comprehensive equivalent of national hero’s life achievements.
This very special event will take place on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

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