The presentation of the Armenian translation of the novel “Man and Child” by the prominent French-Armenian prose writer and one of the founders of the Theater of the Absurd, Arthur Adamov took place at the National Library of Armenia. The book was published by “Alef” Publishing House. The event kicked off with a welcoming speech by Haykanush Ghazaryan, Deputy Director of the National Library of Armenia, emphasizing the importance of presenting Adamov’s literary heritage to the Armenian reader. She also underlined how crucial these programs are for fostering cultural relations and appreciating Armenian literature from the Diaspora.

The welcoming speech of the Head of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the RA Prime Minister’s Office, Zareh Sinanyan, was delivered by Karen Avanesyan, Head of the Department for Mapping and Engaging the Diaspora Potential. During the meeting, Xavier Richard, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs of the French Institute of Armenia, spoke about the importance of cooperation and the Adamov Days initiative in Yerevan. In her speech, the translator of the book, Sate Khachatryan, particularly touched upon the deep psychological and self-cognitive nature of the novel “Man and Child,” emphasizing that it is not only an autobiographical story but also an attempt to reveal the complex layers of a person’s inner world.

Arthur Adamov's autobiographical novel "Man and Child" ("L'homme et l'enfant") was written during the author's severe, long-term, and excruciating illness. It uniquely combines the hazy, often painful images of memory with the harsh and oppressive reality in which the author lived and created.

The speeches were followed by a discussion of the book. Sate Khachatryan, the book’s editor Armen Sargsyan, as well as prose writers Aram Avetis and Yervand Vardanyan presented the literary, linguistic, and ideological features of the work to the audience.

The event was held within the framework of the “Adamov Days in Armenia” project, uniting literary critics, readers, and appreciators of Adamov’s work. In parallel with the event, a literary exhibition was also opened in the small exhibition hall of the library, where books, magazines, and articles dedicated to Arthur Adamov and his creative heritage from the NLA collections were presented.