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This is a translation of the Armenian epic poem on Adam and Eve, 'Adamgirk', composed by Arak'el of Siwnik' in the early 15th century. In parts the epic is in dialogue form between Adam, Eve, and God. It includes an introduction, which sets the work and its author in historical, religious, and literary context.

Title Adamgirkʻ : the Adam book of Aṙakʻel of Siwnikʻ / translated with an introduction by Michael E. Stone. [electronic resource]
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher London : Oxford University Press
Creation Date 2023
Notes Translated from the Armenian.
Formerly CIP.
Previously issued in print: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [310]-314) and indexes.
English
Content The life of Aṙakʻel Siwnecʻi -- His times -- Attitudes to Aṙakʻel as a poet -- The Adamgirkʻ -- Arakʻel's writings -- Tchobanian's translation -- Adamgirkʻ 3 -- Adamgirkʻ 1 -- Adamgirkʻ 2 -- Concerning the first ones.
Series Oxford scholarship online
Extent 1 online resource (0 pages)
Language English
National Library system number 997010714178505171
MARC RECORDS
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