Давид Сасунский. Армянский народный эпос, 1958 год

The upper corner of the binding and the upper and lower parts of the book's spine are slightly damaged. There are dark temporary stains on the endpaper. On the flyleaf there is a dedicatory inscription to the author, 9 times reprinted books “Gold Placers”, Tumarkin Joseph Borisovich, Odessa.

Editor: Dmitry Nikolaevich Golubkov

Engravings by artists: A. D. Goncharova, M. I. Pikova, N. V. Favorsky

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The heroic epic of the Armenian people "David of Sassoun" was formed in the 8th - 9th centuries, during the period when the Armenian people defended their independence in the fight against the powerful Arab Caliphate.

"David of Sassoun" is an encyclopedia of the life, customs, and worldview of the people, deeply reflecting their ideas about nature, love, and morality.

The language and style of the epic are distinguished by imagery, directness and accuracy, bright and lively characteristics of the characters.

The publication is supplemented with wonderful illustrations.