V. Davtyan as the Interpreter of Western Armenian Poetry of the Beginning of the 20th century

Abstract

The results of the research allow us to outline the following conclusions;

1. In the history of Armenian poetry V. Davtyan newly evaluates and underlines the importance of Western Armenian lyric poetry of the beginning of the 20th century, which differs with its high artistry, intertwinement of the national and universal and upgrades Armenian literature to the level of the world literature.
2. The articles of V. Davtyan reveal him as a literary critic of Western Armenian poetry. They illustrate the philosophical-aesthetic, theoretical understandings and principles of the theorist, which clearly define the aesthetic creed and the worldview of the writer.
3. Davtyan's articles are the generalizations of profound analysis distinguished with subtle observations, brief and accurate descriptions, high literary value and relevance.
4. The articles are differentiated with a stunning imagery based on individual and national dramas.
5. Davtyan supports the continuous reverberation of the classical poetry created in Western Armenia from generation to generation.
6. The Armenian critic reveals the artistic value and the hidden beauty of the tiny masterpieces of Western Armenian lyrical poetry of the beginning of the century,
7. The critic touches upon the question of the identity of the Western Armenian poet, his national image and socio-political activities.
8. The personal tragedy of the Western Armenian poets was accompanied by their creative accomplishments which acquired universal significance.
9. The literary greatness of the Western Armenian poet is measured by his individualism, national and universal perception, love and understanding.
10. Davtyan in his research juxtaposes the ideal and the reality.
11. The critic focuses on the essence of the Armenian writer, aiming at preservation of the literary traditions and intertwining them with the modern periods.