The Madwoman
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (67)
Category:
Prose (621)
Short story (657)
Armenian literature (374)
Age Recommendation: 13+
Alexander Shirvanzade's "The Madwoman" is a realistic short story depicting Transcaucasian urban life (Tiflis, Baku) in the late 19th century. With psychological depth, the author explores themes of human indifference, social prejudice, and a woman's tragic fate within the clash of patriarchal traditions and rising bourgeois morality.