Description
Book SynopsisArmenia's most significant contemporary poet, Razmik Davoyan is one of a handful of names in Armenian literature which define not only an era, but go much further to embody an entire history. Davoyan's work reflects the experiences of an old nation, yet it is fresh and very personal at the same time. It is impossible not to feel the struggles, hopes and aspirations of his native land in his work. "Whispers and Breath of the Valleys" is a book charged with energy - indeed, W. N. Herbert, in his introduction, describes it as being 'saturated with joy'. Davoyan displays 'an equal empathy for the suffering and the exultant, finding for both a voice that implies such oppositions are finally resolved in the poem'. This is accessible, readable poetry from a world, a way of life and a culture unfamiliar to most English-language readers and, as such, it fascinates and enthrals.
Table of ContentsSeries Editor's note, Translator's Preface, Introduction, We are being tickled - A", The waters are eating tulips - A", Ginestra, The roofs are not standing - A", The moon - A", It is midday - A", The rain falls - A", The yellow rustle - A", Creation, I smell the flowers - A", The willows - A", Unwrap Your Skin, Zvartnots, The wind is - A", I'm in a shower of light - A", I am Not Here Now, Exit, A Copper Rose, The pitchers - A", Some Wishes - , Storm, The wind is wandering - A" , Like a Whisper, Vision, Yessenin, I should go to greet - A", Earth, It is impossible - A", The wind pushes - A", A Sad Song, Invitation, And Men are born, it seems, Squeeze the Sorrow, A Confused Eye, Head to Toes, My voice - A", Open, do open - A", With a soft whisper - A", Upon the silence - A", The blue trees - , Journey - 4, Mary, Mother of Christ, Biographical Notes
