The Caretaker
Author:
Alexander Shirvanzade (67)
Category:
Prose (621)
Short novel (95)
Armenian literature (374)
Age Recommendation: 13+
Alexander Shirvanzade's short novel "The Caretaker" is a masterpiece of realism, depicting the harsh customs of the late 19th-century Baku oil industry. The author explores themes of human vileness, false charity, and honor. The events unfold against the backdrop of a bustling industrial city, where the unbridled power of the wealthy clashes with the tragedy of the defenseless.