The Now of Literature, After the War
How does war shape the collective narrative? How have Armenian writers since the 1990s approached the impact of multiple wars? Mariam Aloyan looks at Armenian “war literature” spanning generations and decades.
Tag: literature
Remember “Yerevan”
Yerevan had her novel, it was simply forgotten, removed from our memory. Contemporary prose shed light on the darkness of oblivion and helped us remember “Yerevan”, writes Tigran Amiryan.
How Children’s Literature Can Help Combat Stereotypes
Reading children's literature that includes characters with disabilities can be instrumental in changing attitudes and social stereotypes, writes Armenuhi Avagyan.
Literary Agenting: The Good and the Bad
What does it mean to be a literary agent? What should one know about a job which can be time-consuming and exhausting but can also bring incredible satisfaction? Literary agent Arevik Ashkharoyan shares her thoughts and sometimes funny experiences.
“Women, Too, Were Blessed”
David Zakarian, author of “Women, Too, Were Blessed: The Portrayal of Women in Early Christian Armenian Texts” speaks with EVN Report’s editor Maria Titizian about the representation of women in 5th century Armenian literature and historiography; whether women were catalysts in the Christianization of Armenia and more. Zakarian is an associate faculty member in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Oxford.
The Terrain of “Living” Western Armenian Literature
Western Armenian literature does live in many different environments, traditional or innovative. The question, however, is in what conditions or with what prospects? New pathways are necessary to keep it “living.”
“Return the Tramway to Yerevan:” About Aram Pachyan’s Novel “P/F”
Literary theorist Tigran Amiryan takes the reader on a journey into the essence of Aram Pachyan's experimental novel "P/F", noting that while it might not appeal to aficionados of fictional prose it will cause an unquenchable thirst for contemplation.
The Importance of Difficult Steps
The translation of prose or poetry is not a news headline or a tweet, it is a piece of literature that demands time, contrasting thoughts, artful concentration and the ability to publish, writes Aram Pachyan.
A Man’s World? Gender Stereotypes and Underrepresentation of Women in Textbooks
A close examination of Armenian public school textbooks reveals persistent gender bias and stereotyping at almost all grade levels.
The Eternal Magic of Mariam Petrosyan’s Gray House
Translated into several languages, Mariam Petrosyan’s epic novel “The Gray House” has enchanted readers across the world. In this first book review, Lilit Margaryan speaks with the elusive Petrosyan about her life and the life of a novel that took 18 years to write.
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