David Kldiashvili facts for kids
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David Kldiashvili
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| Born | 29 August 1862 Zeda Simoneti, Kutaisi Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 22 April 1931 (aged 68) Zeda Simoneti, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Writer, novelist |
| Language | Georgian |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Genre | Critical realism |
David Kldiashvili (Georgian: დავით კლდიაშვილი, Davit' Kldiašvili) was an important Georgian writer. He lived from August 29, 1862, to April 24, 1931. His stories and plays often showed the lives of noble families and the struggles of farmers in Georgia. He bravely wrote about the differences between people in Georgian society.
Early Life and Education
David Kldiashvili was born into a noble family that wasn't very rich. This was in the Imereti region of Georgia, which was part of the Russian Empire at the time. He went to military schools in Kiev and Moscow from 1880 to 1882.
After his studies, he came back to Georgia and joined the Russian army. While he was serving in Batumi, he spent time with local thinkers and artists. He also took part in cultural activities.
Military Service and Later Life
David Kldiashvili was seen as an officer who couldn't be fully trusted. Because of this, he had to leave the army during the Russian Revolution of 1905.
When World War I started, he was called back into the army. He served on the front lines against the Ottoman Empire. After the February Revolution in 1917, he was released from the army. He was tired and unwell, so he went back to his home village.
His Amazing Works
Many of David Kldiashvili's best stories were written in the first half of his life. It's said that he almost forgot his native Georgian language while studying in Ukraine. He had to learn it again! Even so, he became known for his excellent writing style. He used great humor and gentle jokes about society in his stories.
From the 1880s, his translations and original works were often printed in Georgian newspapers. His first big story, Solomon Morbeladze, came out in 1894. Other famous works include:
- Samanishvili's Step-Mother (1897)
- The Misfortunes of Kamushadze (1900)
- Rostom Manvelidze (1910)
- Bakula's Pigs (1920)
His plays are also very well-known. Irine’s Happiness (1897) and The Misfortunes of Darispan (1903) are two examples. These plays are like French comedies from the 1840s. But they are set in a village in Imereti around the year 1900. They mix sad moments with funny ones. David Kldiashvili himself said they were "tears mixed with a smile."
In the 1920s, Kldiashvili started writing again. He wrote his memories in a book called On the Road of My Life (1925). He also published two new short stories between 1924 and 1926. In 1930, he received the special title of People's Artist of Georgia.
See also
- Sergo Kldiashvili – David Kldiashvili’s son, who was also a writer.
