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| Title | : | The Knight in the Panther's Skin |
| Author | : | Shota Rustaveli |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 259 pages |
| Published | : | 1998 by Kroshka Books (first published 1205) |
| Categories | : | Poetry. Historical. Georgian. Classics. Fiction. Epic |
Shota Rustaveli
Hardcover | Pages: 259 pages Rating: 4.62 | 1647 Users | 77 Reviews
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The first English verse translation of the Georgian epic of adventure and romance written in 12th or 13th century. Urushadze has also produced a popular anthology of Georgian poetry in English. Her preface explains the original metrical structure, which is so complex that sometimes it requires rhyming words to the fourth syllable. She also includes a brief list of Georgian words she retained, many of them names. An introduction by David M Lang (oriental and African studies, U. of London) puts Rustaveli and his poem in historical context. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.Describe Books Supposing The Knight in the Panther's Skin
| Original Title: | ვეფხისტყაოსანი |
| ISBN: | 1560725915 (ISBN13: 9781560725916) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | T'hinat'hin, Avt'handil |
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Ratings: 4.62 From 1647 Users | 77 ReviewsDiscuss Based On Books The Knight in the Panther's Skin
If you have rated this book with 5 stars congratulations! You have undeniably high level of intelligence! If you gave less than 5 stars, I give you credit for just reading this book that is, actually, very brave thing to do... having that said - wake up!! Go to college, read some more books, get educated, try your best extending the maximum capacity of your brain and imagination this book was written in 12th century (thats 900 years ago - think about it!); and you know what dont be so seriousI know that in the end you will bless the course that I have taken.A wise man cannot stand the thought his good friend will be forsaken. Let me remind you of what Plato said to help us awaken: 'By lies and two-facedness, the body's hurt, the soul is shaken.'This is the national epic of Georgia, admired by readers (and endured by bored students) across the country for centuries. At least according to the people who make these kinds of decisions, Rustaveli is so important that there are Rustaveli
(Note: I just realized this is not the edition I read. Mine was 1995, translated by Katharine Vivian)I have been reading a lot of epics lately, and this one is one of the best. It was a welcome relief after a lot of fight-heavy epics with its focus on friendship, love and loyalty, and its fair treatment of women. It aims to be a double love story, but it ends up being a tale of an epic friendship that doesn't only help love win in the end, but also makes three kingdoms find peace and unity.
I don't really have the capacity to give this any sort of starred rating, but I will say, it was a deeply interesting read. These things are always better appreciated in their language of origin, and, suffice it to say, I do not read Georgian. Moreover, I am entirely unfamiliar with the Persian epic tradition on which Rustaveli is drawing. The most resonant elements for me were the depictions of courtly, knightly affection, that bear some resemblance to the relationships described in some of the
in order to read and fully appreciate this book,georgian is worth learning.
Almost everyone says this is a masterpiece. I hope I can find it soon.
Read this as part of my master's thesis. It's wunderbar.
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