Vain Hopes
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (30)
Category:
Prose (226)
Novel (253)
Armenian literature (140)
Age Recommendation: 13+
"Vain Hopes" by Alexander Shirvanzade is a realistic novel set in late 19th-century Tiflis. The author explores the social layers of bourgeois society, highlighting the conflict between materialism and morality. The story revolves around shattered destinies and unfulfilled dreams, where love and honor are often sacrificed for the sake of money and social status.