Imereti in the artistic chronicles of Elguja Tavberidze (according to the novel „Wings of the Wind“)

Abstract

Turning old news into artistic fabric is a crucial function of writing. Documentation carries significant weight when discussing the paramount figure in Georgian culture - Georgian literature. Our national identity is intricately linked to memory, necessitating careful preservation amidst the ongoing processes of cultural assimilation. Elguja Tavberidze, a writer associated with Imereti, exists, creates, and perseveres within the realm inhabited by Davit Kldiashvili, Rezo Cheishvili, and Otia Ioselian. This ensures that in the contemporary landscape of globalized information and occupational conflicts, essential facets of our heritage remain indelibly etched in memory.

As a writer, Elguja Tavberidze exhibits keen intuition, consistently attuned to the national pulse, and remains proactive in safeguarding values crucial to our national existence, particularly during periods of weakened societal perception. This paper aims to demonstrate that Tavberidze’s artistic realm, characterized by dynamic narratives and artistic representation, precise national accents, and crucially, meticulous documentation, encapsulates profound meanings. Documentation stands as a reliable cornerstone of his work, bolstering his arguments. His works “Climbing a Tree” and “Wings of the Wind” serve as chronicles of ancient tales, their evaluation extending beyond artistic merit to encompass historical significance. Tavberidze’s distinctive stylistic expression, linguistic finesse, and evocative techniques imbue these stories with an enduring impression, anchoring his identity within our historical and cultural situation