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A series of events are scheduled on the occasion of the 150th birthday anniversary of renowned Armenian writer Hovhannis Tumanyan. The events will be based on scientific studies, Yerevan-based literary critic Vardan Devrikyan told the reporters on Tuesday.

Mr. Devrikyan informed that the 10-volume set by the prominent writer is set to be republished in the framework of the events. Meantime, the new editions will also feature newly discovered manuscripts and annotations, which were forced to be published outside the volumes. The new publications will have significant differences, featuring numerous in-detail annotations. Two of the 10-volume books have been republished as of now, with the third one set to be republished when funds are available.

“The second volume completes 1914, with the third one concluding the 1917. In total, four out of the ten volumes will cover the writer’s life chronicle.

Vardan Devrikyan also noted that it takes serious measures and time to publicize the works of the merited Armenian writer, properly translating them and presenting to the foreign readership. The literary critic meantime expressed hope that Hovhannes Tumanyan and Komitas will be included in UNESCO Collection of Representative Works.