The Outcast
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (27)
Category:
Prose (208)
Short story (520)
Armenian literature (130)
Age Recommendation: 13+
Alexander Shirvanzade's story "The Outcast" is a psychological portrayal of Armenian reality in the late 19th century. Set in St. Petersburg and Tiflis, the author uses critical realism to explore the conflict between the individual and the crowd, the destructive power of gossip, and inner nobility versus superficial patriotism.