Vazha-Pshavela considered his date of birth to be May 15, 1862, despite this, another date is established in his biography - July 14, 1861 (old style).!
Vazha-Pshavela was a Georgian poet and writer who used the pen name Vazha-Pshavela, meaning "a son of Pshavians" in Georgian.
Pshavela Vazja
Writer Date of Birth: 26.07.1861 Country: Georgia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Teaching and Literary Beginnings
- Literary Career
- Themes and Characters
- Notable Works
- Nature Poetry
- Legacy and Recognition
Early Life and Education
Born on July 14 (26), 1861, in the village of Charghali, Luka Pavlovych Razikashvili was destined to become the renowned Georgian writer, known as Vaza-Pshavela.
His family hailed from a priestly background, and he received his early education at the Telavi Theological Seminary and the Gori Teacher's Seminary. During this time, he forged connections with Georgian populists.
Teaching and Literary Beginnings
Upon graduating from the seminary in 1882, Vaza-Pshavela pursued a teaching career in rural areas, championing the rights of peasants.
In 1883, he audited courses at the Faculty of Law at St. Petersburg University but faced financial constraints and returned home in 1884. He engaged in farming, herding, and hu