Description: 1 of 800 copies 15x11 The first complete translation of this poem in Russian written by the famous 12th Century Georgian poet, Shota Rustaveli. Graceful and flexible verse remarkably reproduced in this publication in a magnificent translation by Constantine Balmont (1867-1942, in exile since 1920). The publication has two additional titles in French and English, as well as articles on Rustaveli and summaries of the poem in these languages. Publisher's note: "Illustrations attached to this Russian edition by the famous artist, academician Zichy. Curbs, caps and ending showing samples of decorations of old Georgian architecture are taken from the most luxurious Georgian edition of the poem of 1888.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Paris
Language: Russian
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: ROUSTAVELI, Chota
Region: Europe
Publisher: D. Kheladze
Topic: Folklore, Mythology
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1933