Brill Publishing, one of the world's largest academic publishing houses, has published a nearly 500-page book prepared by Georgian literary critics: “Handbook of Georgian Literature” (2025).
The book traces pivotal stages in the development of Georgian literature from its beginning to the present day. Following an international review, the book earned the first category and has now “penetrated” prestigious educational and academic institutions around the world.
The book’s main goal is to present the deep-rooted connections between Georgian and European literary traditions, which establish a worthy place for Georgian writing in the European and global literary landscape.
“It was an honor to lead and write this five-year project, and to communicate with the Brill publishing team and my dear Georgian colleagues, co-authors of the book, prominent representatives of the Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature and Georgian university community,” said the book’s editor, TSU professor Irma Ratiani.
The authors of the book include Ivane Amirkhanashvili, Gocha Kuchukhidze, Maka Elbakidze, Tamar Lomidze, Gaga Lomidze, Tamar Tsitsishvili, Bela Tsipuria, Irine Modebadze, David Tserediani, Tamaz Vasadze, Tamar Sharabidze, Teimuraz Doiashvili, Maia Jaliashvili, Nona Kupreishvili, Manana Kvachantiradze, Zoia Tskhadaia, Tatia Oboladze (project coordinator), Miranda Tkeshelashvili (technical editor).