24.05.2026
Hovhannes Tumanyan: The Poet of All Armenians
There is one name that walks beside every Armenian reader from childhood into old age: Hovhannes Tumanyan. His language is simple and warm, yet beneath every line lies the wisdom of a whole people. Readers of all ages love him, because he wrote for the heart of the child and the wise elder alike.
Above all, he is a great master of the fairy tale. "Lazy Huri," "Brave Nazar," "The Master and the Servant" - these stories have raised generations. Open the Fairy Tales collection and read it online, returning to a world where animals speak and kindness always wins.
But Tumanyan is far more than a children's writer. His Poems - "Anush," "Maro," "David of Sasun" - stand among the peaks of Armenian poetry, and you can also read them online. If you love dense, dramatic verse, open the Ballads collection, where each ballad is a small tragedy or triumph.
Tumanyan was also a bridge between cultures: his Translations and Stories shows how he brought world literature to Armenian readers. And if you want everything in one place, open the curated collection My Library.
Tumanyan's books are like the warm light of an old home - they are always waiting for you to open them again. Browse the library and find new pages to read.
Open any page right now, and let Tumanyan's words sound once more in your heart.