Georgian Stories: An Anthology
Ilia Chavchavadze, Ekaterine Gabashvili, Vazha-Pshavela, Mikheil Javakhishvili, Niko Lortkipanidze& Nodar Dumbadze
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This anthology presents, for the first time in Hebrew, classic Georgian short stories that capture the richness of daily life through moments of cruelty and tenderness, generosity and severity. The collection offers deep insight into Georgian culture, art, and spirit, supplemented with authors’ biographies, historical photographs, and notes explaining cultural terms.
Ideal for readers seeking an authentic literary source, this anthology serves both as a window into Georgian literature and as a rich cultural guide, making it invaluable for literary enthusiasts, translators, and anyone exploring global storytelling traditions.
Hebrew, Softcover, 143 pages, 6 images, 14.8X21 cm, 5.8X8.2 in, 0.27 kg, 0.6 lbs, First Edition, 2019, ISBN/Code 978-965-7459-42-3
Six prominent Georgian authors, little known outside Georgia, wrote stories that range from folklore and allegory to realism and romantic irony. Their writing is sparse, almost ascetic, and precise, with rhythmic, matter-of-fact sentences. The anthology includes authors’ biographies, historical context, and explanations of cultural terms, making the stories accessible even to readers unfamiliar with Georgian culture. Some stories were written as early as the 20th century. Hedva and Itay provide notes and explanations to ensure readers understand the terms and context—we would otherwise struggle to fully grasp these stories. Their vibrant, unconventional storytelling makes these works unforgettable.
— Yair Garbuz, 102FM, December 16th, 2019
About the Book
Georgian Stories: An Anthology brings classic Georgian stories to Hebrew readers for the first time. The selected stories highlight contrasts of cruelty and tenderness, severity and compassion, as well as generosity and cruelty. Written with intimate, sometimes humorous observations of daily life, the stories reveal the texture of human experience.
The anthology includes authors’ biographies, photographs, footnotes, and a glossary of cultural terms to help readers fully understand the cultural context. The translations, completed collaboratively by Hedva Rokach, Itay Bahur, and Prof. Mamuka Butskrikhidze, faithfully reflect the style and meaning of the original Georgian texts.
This book is part of the Georgian series published by Itay Bahur Publishing, which includes Autumn in Tbilisi (2013), Tbilisi Dream (2017), The Georgian Jews in Georgia and Israel (2017), and Aluda Ketelauri (2018).
The Authors
Ilia Chavchavadze
Ekaterine Gabashvili
Vazha-Pshavela
Mikheil Javakhishvili
Niko Lortkipanidze
Nodar Dumbadze
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the book about?
A collection of classic Georgian stories exploring daily life, emotions, and culture through detailed, often humorous storytelling.
Who is the book for?
Fans of world literature, Georgian culture, high-quality translations, and readers seeking unique literary works.
What makes this edition special?
It presents canonical Georgian stories in Hebrew for the first time, including authors’ biographies, photographs, footnotes, and a glossary to enhance understanding.
How were the stories selected?
Stories were chosen for their literary quality and their ability to convey Georgian culture — its cruelty and tenderness, compassion and harshness, humor, and irony, offering a full sense of the society and spirit of Georgia.
What cultural and literary value does the book offer?
The anthology provides authentic insight into Georgian literature and culture, enriching the reading experience and deepening understanding of the authors, their traditions, and the world they depict.
Key Topics
Classic Georgian literature translated into Hebrew
Short stories exploring contrasts of cruelty and tenderness, compassion and severity
Intimate and often humorous observations of daily life
Authors’ biographies accompanied by historical photographs
Footnotes and a glossary providing cultural context
