The Fratricide
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (67)
Category:
Prose (621)
Short story (657)
Armenian literature (374)
Age Recommendation: 13+
In a Caucasian city at the beginning of the twentieth century, amid workers’ strikes, street unrest, and police persecution, the brothers Aram and Misak meet. Aram is a hardworking bookbinder devoted to his family and good name, while Misak is a fallen wanderer who has long depended on his brother’s support. Their conversation gradually reveals a painful past, mutual resentment, and a secret that could finally destroy their bond. The central themes are guilt, moral choice, and the limits of brotherly compassion.