Витязь в тигровой шкуре

A rare edition of “The Knight in the Tiger's Skin”, the epic poem by the great Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli, published in 1944 in a new translation by Shalva Nutsubidze and edited by Sergey Gorodetsky. The book is bound in an exquisite velvet cover with embossing, adding exceptional collectible value to the edition. The poem is a monumental work of Georgian literature and a masterpiece of medieval epic poetry, encompassing philosophical reflections on friendship, love, loyalty, and honor. Nutsubidze's new translation is distinguished by its remarkable fidelity to the original—preserving the rhythm, musicality, and vivid imagery—which allows modern readers to fully experience the poetic beauty and melodic flow of Rustaveli's stanzas. This edition is valuable not only as a literary monument but also as a prime example of mid-20th-century fine bookmaking, harmoniously uniting text, design, and print craftsmanship.