One of the New Ones
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (27)
Category:
Prose (208)
Short story (520)
Armenian literature (130)
Age Recommendation: 13+
Shirvanzade's "One of the New Ones" is a realistic psychological story set in late 19th-century Tiflis. It depicts the mental state of an intellectual overwhelmed by inner turmoil, searching for the meaning of life and his role in society. In the book, the author explores the themes of the "superfluous man" and spiritual decline.