Pridon Khalvashi facts for kids

Pridon Khalvashi (born May 17, 1925 – died July 8, 2010) was a famous Georgian writer. He was known for his amazing poetry and for helping shape Georgian literature. He also played a part in the political and social life of Georgia.

Early Life and Education

Pridon Khalvashi was born on May 17, 1925. His hometown was Gegelidzeebi, a mountain village in the Adjara region of western Georgia.

He studied at a cultural center in Batumi from 1938 to 1940. Later, in 1950, he finished his studies at the Batumi Pedagogical Institute. His writing career began in 1949. That year, his very first book of poems, titled "In the Country of Sun," was published.

His Writings and Themes

Pridon Khalvashi's poetry often explored the history of southwestern Georgia. This part of Georgia was taken over by the Ottoman Empire in the late 1500s. The region of Adjara, where he was born, was part of Turkey until the late 1800s.

His poems and novels shared important ideas. They showed the strong desire for national unity among Georgians. They also expressed the deep feelings of the people from Adjara who lived under Turkish rule.

Famous Books and Plays

Pridon Khalvashi wrote more than 20 books of poetry. Some of his well-known poetry books include:

• "Thought at Chorokhi" (1960)
• "Please" (1962)
• "Consolation" (1969)

He also wrote several plays that were performed in Georgian theatres. These include:

• "The Call of Khikhani" (1958)
• "The Survived Eternity" (1959)
• "Weeping of the Vine" (1962)

His poems have been translated into other languages, like Russian and Turkish. In 1979, he won the Shota Rustaveli State Prize. He received this award for his poetry book called "Hundred Sun of the Mother's Heart."

In Politics

From 1995 to 1999, Pridon Khalvashi was a member of the Georgian Parliament. This means he helped make laws for the country.

He worked on several important committees:

• The Committee On Education, Science and Culture
• The Committee On Migration and the Compatriots Residing Abroad

He was also part of a political group called the Revival Faction. Before this, he led the Adjarian branch of the Georgian Writers' Union.

Later Life and Death

Pridon Khalvashi passed away on July 8, 2010. He died in his home village of Gegelidzeebi, in Adjara, Georgia.