Archag Tchobanian and the Revived Anahit Journal

Archag Tchobanian (1872-1954), a Western Armenian writer, publicist, philologist, and editor, shaped within the late 19th-century literary circles of Constantinople and later residing in Paris, founded the journal Anahit in Paris. The journal had two publication periods: the first from 1898 to 1911, and the second spanning 1929-1941 and 1946- 1949. While the activities of Anahit’s first period have been the subject of separate studies, its second period has not yet been comprehensively researched. This book presents the main aspects of Anahit’s activity during its second period, offering a national, social, and aesthetic evaluation of the journal. It also recounts various episodes and pages related to the editor’s multifaceted activities during that time. The journal’s promotion of Armenian and global literature, art, and culture, as well as its analysis of diverse social issues and coverage of contemporary political relations, played a significant role in shaping and developing the perspectives of its diasporan Armenian readers. In particular, Anahit had a profound influence on the advancement of diasporan Armenian literature. The journal and its editor rendered invaluable service in educating the Armenian diaspora with a spirit of love and devotion toward the motherland. This book will interest those engaged in the study of Armenian literature and press history, students of philology, history, and journalism, as well as a broader readership.