Although in the prehistoric past, in addition to Homo sapiens, there were several other species, human-like, intelligent creatures, only humans could survive, create civilization and reach this time. In ancient times, Neanderthals, Denisovan men, and other animals who, like us, also had creative abilities lived on earth with us. For example, the Neanderthals, who became extinct about 40,000 years ago, were not as primitive as they often thought.
Neanderthals painted stalagmites in a cave in Spain more than 60,000 years ago. A closer examination also showed that the pigments were applied to the stalagmites at different times, about 10,000 years apart. Why did the Neanderthals disappear, and we survived? We developed a collective memory; we could learn from each other and pass it on to future generations. Humans began telling stories with rebuses, then set cuneiform writing, an ancient script standard in ancient Asia and the Middle East. In the III millennium, it was created by the Sumerians. The emergence of writing led to the development of fiction and writing in general, and ultimately to how the individual handled himself as a species.
Before fiction, people documented historical facts. They created religious texts and told us about saints' martyr lives, and the earliest monuments of Georgian literature are related to hagiographic literature. "The Life of Grigol Khandzteli" became a transitional stage for Georgian literature, after which we started to create completely secular literature, crowned with "Tigerskin" in the twelfth century, and religion's role disappeared without a trace.
Everyone in Georgia knows about the Tiger Skin, but it is better to familiarize yourself with this book, which is easy to read. On VELI.store, you will find the Panther published by Palette L. You can also view this sample of literature in prose form and buy the prose version of the Panther. Moreover, you can make reading more fun with excellent illustrations such as the graphic novel Tigerskin. In this novel, you will learn the story of Georgian superheroes in comics.
How to choose books for children
As children, we first step into the realm of fantasy, and as with anything that's fresh, the first impression is important. Technological development affects everything, even literary taste. Fiction used to include detailed descriptions of landscapes or animals. Before film, most people had no idea what the desert looked like or exotic animals, never seeing an elephant, let alone penguins. Today, every child knows what each of them looks like, so a child should step into an unfamiliar world with modern books so that it does not become boring for him and fiction does not become uninteresting forever. Everyone knows Harry Potter is a favorite read of everyone, so it's better to stick with the tried and tested ways. However, there are children's books that never get old, and Winnie the Pooh will become a child's favorite friend of all time. A suitable choice would be an anthology of Georgian children's stories. In this anthology, you will meet a different time and space, worldview and concept, genre or form. You will meet many authors and characters in this book. There will be a literary and folk tale, a real and fantastic story, a village story, and even a time travel story. This book is another new read for children, with many exciting levels.
How to choose classic literature
Fiction helps us learn about the world, understand others, and experience empathy. It activates the imagination and enriches the vocabulary. If you're a beginner reader, it's advisable not to start reading with authors known for complex language, long sentences, and sometimes sloppy writing. One of the most excellent choices are Akutagawa's stories, which offer you a variety of adventures in ancient Japan. Many characters will make you fall in love with them as friends. With Akutagawa's unique vision of the world and his fantastic world, you will discover a number of new things about the world. Horror, Detective, Mistics novels are considered entertaining and light reading. However, exemplary works are sometimes wrapped by authors in entertainment genres. An excellent example is "Crime and Punishment," created as a detective novel. The main character of the book, Rodion Raskolnikov, is a poor student expelled from the university. He in a small room is judged about justice and decides to deliberately commit a crime - killing a person. This is to prove to himself and the whole world that he has the right to do so.
How to choose modern literature
You can start learning modern literature with Michel Welbeck. You will enjoy reading "Platform" because it is one of the writer's most outstanding and bold works. A worthwhile read is Shantaram, which tells the story of a prisoner who escapes from a high-security prison in Australia, convicted, who finds a second life in India and becomes Shantaram. Look at the 2022 Saba award winners. Temo Rekhviashvili's "Courier News" contains fragments of a young man's life. The narrator is an actor by profession who makes a living as a courier. He describes the bitter reality he lives every day with self-irony.
How to buy books online
You can choose books online as a gift, either for reading at home or in the country. VELI.store has the latest bestsellers and classic literature. Buy books today and receive your purchase in 3 hours, in Tbilisi or across the country, with free delivery.
