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`SAMVEL’ AND `CHAOS’ IN ADOPTED VERSION [01:49 pm] 12 October, 2007

The adopted and simplified versions of the Armenian classical writers
are already available at bookstores. In 2007 "Gitank"
scientific-educational and cultural fund published four novels,
`Gevorg Marzpetuni’ (Muratsan), `Chaos,’ (Shirvanzade), `Vardanank’
and `Samvel’ (Raffi). The novels cost 600-1200 drams each.

The novels were published with our own means as we don’t inspire great
hopes from the Ministry of Education. It is important for us is to
convey ideas to children, says the executive director of the
publishing house Alexander Aghabekyan.

According to the director the novels will help overseas Armenians and
foreigners master Armenian better.

The books will be used as educational manuals for the Diaspora
Armenians and foreigners.

The novels have aroused controversial feedback among public. `Some say
they promote ignorance among children, others say the books are of
great importance as they will stir up interest.

To note, Khachatur Abovyan’s novel "Wounds of Armenia" (Verk
Hayastani) will be available in November.