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Hovhannes Tumanyan: Armenia's National Poet and Storyteller
Today Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Hovhannes Tumanyan, the beloved Armenian poet and writer who shaped the nation's literary identity. Born in 1869 in the village of Dsegh in Lori province, Tumanyan collected and retold folk tales, wrote epic ballads like 'Anush' and 'The Capture of Tmkaberd', and became a voice for Armenian unity and resilience. His work bridges folk tradition and modern literature, addressing themes of love, loss, social justice, and national survival. We discuss his role in the Vernatun literary circle in Tiflis, his humanitarian…
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