`Armenpress' introduces 25th bestseller book list: writer Vahe Arsen
wishes to see `Don Quixote' in the list
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/724994/%E2%80%9Carmenpress%E2%80%9D-introduces-25th-bestseller-book-list-writer-vahe-arsen-wishes-to-see-%E2%80%9Cdon-quixote%E2%80%9D.html
13:01, 5 July, 2013
YEREVAN, JULY 5, ARMENPRESS: This week's "Armenpress" News Agency
"Bestseller Books List" is topped by foreign writer. Foreign
literature has its own place in the bestsellers list. Lecturer of
Yerevan State University, writer Vahe Arsen the selling of foreign
literature in Yerevan considers as a predictable trend. During an
interview to `Armenpress' the writer spoke about "Armenpress"
News Agency "Bestseller Books List" stressing the importance of its
role but mentioning that the quality of sold books is more important
than the quantity. I would like that in the list would be included
creations of Shakespeare and `Don Quixote' of Servantes,' said
Vahe Arsen.
The list is headed by "The Alchemist" novel by contemporary Brazilian
author Paulo Coelho. This book has been translated into
67 languages and according to AFP, it has sold more than 30 million
copies in 56 different languages, becoming one of the best-selling
books in history and winning the Guinness World Record for most
translated book by a living author.
In the second place is the "Memories of My Melancholy Whores" by
Columbian author Gabriel García Márquez. The book was translated into
Armenian from the Russian version by Hovhannes Ayvazyan in 2010.
"Memories of My Melancholy Whores" is dedicated to the love affairs
of an old journalist, who falls in love with a young girl.
"Memories of My Melancholy Whores" is followed by the leader of the
previous week - "Where the Wild Roses Bloom" by Moscow-resident
contemporary Armenian author Mark Aren (Karen Martirosyan).
In the forth position is ''The Book of Lamentations'' by St. Gregory
of Narek. The pearl of the medieval Armenian literature is also known
to
the public as "Narek" for short. The mystical poem "Book of
Lamentations" has been translated into many languages and has played a
significant role in the development of the Armenian literary language.
This masterpiece by St. Gregory of Narek has always been included
in our bestseller books list.
The Armenian version of prominent Azerbaijani writer Akram Aylisli's
"Stone Dreams" published by "Graber" publishing house occupies the
fifth position in the bestseller books list. Artak Vardanyan
translated the novel into Armenian. Aram Ananyan authored the preface
of the
book and the publication was edited by Seyranuhi Geghamyan. Aylisli's
"Stone Dreams" novel caused a lot of noise and hysteria in
Azerbaijan. On February 7, 2013, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham
Aliyev signed a presidential decree that stripped Aylisli of the title
of
"People's Writer" and the presidential pension. Earlier, Aylisli
confirmed reports that his son, a customs official, and wife were
dismissed
from their jobs.
"The Little Prince" by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry occupies
the sixth place. The novella is both the most read and most
translated book in the French language, and was voted the best book of
the 20th century in France. The book was translated into more
than 250 languages and dialects, as well as Braille.
In the seventh position is again Akram Aylisli's "Stone Dreams" but
this time published by "Edit Print" publishing house.
In the top ten list are also included Ashot Aghababyan's `Only' novel,
Aram Pachyan's `Goodbye, bird' which is a story about a boy who
has come from army and `Armen Ohanyan's `The return of Kikos'.
wishes to see `Don Quixote' in the list
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/724994/%E2%80%9Carmenpress%E2%80%9D-introduces-25th-bestseller-book-list-writer-vahe-arsen-wishes-to-see-%E2%80%9Cdon-quixote%E2%80%9D.html
13:01, 5 July, 2013
YEREVAN, JULY 5, ARMENPRESS: This week's "Armenpress" News Agency
"Bestseller Books List" is topped by foreign writer. Foreign
literature has its own place in the bestsellers list. Lecturer of
Yerevan State University, writer Vahe Arsen the selling of foreign
literature in Yerevan considers as a predictable trend. During an
interview to `Armenpress' the writer spoke about "Armenpress"
News Agency "Bestseller Books List" stressing the importance of its
role but mentioning that the quality of sold books is more important
than the quantity. I would like that in the list would be included
creations of Shakespeare and `Don Quixote' of Servantes,' said
Vahe Arsen.
The list is headed by "The Alchemist" novel by contemporary Brazilian
author Paulo Coelho. This book has been translated into
67 languages and according to AFP, it has sold more than 30 million
copies in 56 different languages, becoming one of the best-selling
books in history and winning the Guinness World Record for most
translated book by a living author.
In the second place is the "Memories of My Melancholy Whores" by
Columbian author Gabriel García Márquez. The book was translated into
Armenian from the Russian version by Hovhannes Ayvazyan in 2010.
"Memories of My Melancholy Whores" is dedicated to the love affairs
of an old journalist, who falls in love with a young girl.
"Memories of My Melancholy Whores" is followed by the leader of the
previous week - "Where the Wild Roses Bloom" by Moscow-resident
contemporary Armenian author Mark Aren (Karen Martirosyan).
In the forth position is ''The Book of Lamentations'' by St. Gregory
of Narek. The pearl of the medieval Armenian literature is also known
to
the public as "Narek" for short. The mystical poem "Book of
Lamentations" has been translated into many languages and has played a
significant role in the development of the Armenian literary language.
This masterpiece by St. Gregory of Narek has always been included
in our bestseller books list.
The Armenian version of prominent Azerbaijani writer Akram Aylisli's
"Stone Dreams" published by "Graber" publishing house occupies the
fifth position in the bestseller books list. Artak Vardanyan
translated the novel into Armenian. Aram Ananyan authored the preface
of the
book and the publication was edited by Seyranuhi Geghamyan. Aylisli's
"Stone Dreams" novel caused a lot of noise and hysteria in
Azerbaijan. On February 7, 2013, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham
Aliyev signed a presidential decree that stripped Aylisli of the title
of
"People's Writer" and the presidential pension. Earlier, Aylisli
confirmed reports that his son, a customs official, and wife were
dismissed
from their jobs.
"The Little Prince" by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry occupies
the sixth place. The novella is both the most read and most
translated book in the French language, and was voted the best book of
the 20th century in France. The book was translated into more
than 250 languages and dialects, as well as Braille.
In the seventh position is again Akram Aylisli's "Stone Dreams" but
this time published by "Edit Print" publishing house.
In the top ten list are also included Ashot Aghababyan's `Only' novel,
Aram Pachyan's `Goodbye, bird' which is a story about a boy who
has come from army and `Armen Ohanyan's `The return of Kikos'.