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L’article analyse le poème épique de Nersēs Shnorhali (composé en 1121), qui marque le début de la carrière littéraire de cet éminent poète arménien. En utilisant des octosyllabes monorimes, Shnorhali a introduit une innovation dans la poésie arménienne. Il s’inspire de l’ de Movsēs Khorenats‘i et d’autres travaux des historiens pour relater des événements historiques, la geste épique de son lignage remontant à la dynastie royale des Arshakuni et, en particulier, les défis auxquels l’Arménie chrétienne a dû faire face lors des invasions seldjoukides. La solidarité entre les exploits de sa propre famille descendant des Arshakuni et les événements historiques de la nation arménienne est un thème central de l’œuvre de Shnorhali. Bien qu’il considère la Providence divine comme la clé pour comprendre l’histoire et surmonter les crises de son temps, il offre une leçon qui reste pertinente pour les défis contemporains de l’Arménie.

Abstract

The article examines the epic poem by Nersēs Shnorhali composed in 1121, which marks the start of this eminent Armenian poet’s literary career. Using monorhyme octosyllables, Shnorhali broke new ground in Armenian poetry. He drew on the of Movsēs Khorenats‘i and works of other historians to recount historical events, the lineage of the Arshakuni dynasty, and, in particular, the challenges faced by Christian Armenia during the Seljuk invasions. The “solidarity” between the epic deeds of his own family, i.e. the Arshakuni ancestors, and the historical events related to the Armenian nation is a central theme in his work. Though Nersēs Shnorhali regards divine providence as key to understanding history and overcoming the crises of his time, he offers a lesson that remains relevant to Armenia’s contemporary challenges.

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  • Article Type: Research Article
Keyword(s): Armenian history; Armenian poetry.; Arshakuni; epic poetry; histoire arménienne; monorhyme octosyllable; Nersēs Shnorhali; octosyllabe monorime; Pahlawuni; poésie arménienne.; poésie épique; Vipasanut‘iwn, Arménie médiévale; Vipasanut‘iwn, Medieval Armenia
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