0h 32m
Author:
Vrtanes Papazyan (68)
Reader: Hayk Petrosyan (217)
Category:
Novella (45)
Age Recommendation: 16+
In his short story “Shahna”, Papazian illustrates the relentless system of taxation designed to exploit Armenian peasants in Turkey. Within this system, a key role was played by the shahnas—intermediaries who functioned as tax collectors.