Discussion of Shota Iatashvili’s New Book “Happiness”

Tbilisi, Georgia

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On February 14 at 5:00 PM, Publishing House “Intellect” and the “Book House on Bakhtioni” (11B Bakhtioni St.) invite you to a discussion of Shota Iatashvili’s new book Happiness.

The event will be held in a discussion format.

⭕ Participants: Rostom Chkheidze, David Kartvelishvili, Paata Shamugia.
🎤 Moderator: Gvantsa Shubitidze.

💬 “This novel has no single main character, yet it features more than a hundred figures: the residents of one apartment building and those who interact with them. Each understands happiness differently and strives for it in their own way. Some have even lost hope of attaining it and think of it sadly as something unattainable… Trust the words, not the actions of the characters. In this case, that is the healthy path toward aesthetic happiness.” — David Kartvelishvili

Let’s talk about the rest at the discussion. We look forward to seeing you.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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