RUSTAVELI AND EUROPEAN LITERARY STUDIES OF XX-XXI CENTURIES

Abstract

Shota Rustaveli, the great Georgian poet and thinker of the 12th century, who is the author of the world-famous poem "The Leopard Man", is considered by many literary experts to be one of the most important representatives of the world literature of the Middle Ages. The interest in "Leopard" has not slowed down to this day. Ancient and modern writers and scientists write about him with admiration. In the words of Konstantine Balmonti, "As Homero is Hellas, Dante - Italy, Shakespeare - England, Calderon and Cervantes - Spain, Rustaveli is also Georgia, Rustaveli embodies the good spirit of the Georgian nation." "The Leopard" is one of the most alive books today, attracting many readers day by day and fascinates with its uniqueness. The ability to actively influence his poem can be compared to any religion or political doctrine. According to this book, a foreigner can have an almost complete idea of Georgians. The poem has been translated into almost all languages of the world.