New e-book: Beautiful Vartik, Raffi

Raffi's short story "Beautiful Vartik" realistically depicts the dire situation of Armenians in 19th-century Urmia, Persia. The author explores themes of social injustice, national-religious oppression, and moral resilience. It is a poignant tale of a poor but noble Armenian girl who prefers a dignified death over a life of humiliation and servitude.