MosJan Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 PRESS RELEASE “Ararat Foundation” “Ararat” Center for Strategic Research 3115 Foothill Blvd. , M-173 La Crescenta , CA 91214 Tel: 818-303-5566 e-mail: contact@araratfoundation.org 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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