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My buddy says Greeks outlive us because they use olive oil and we use butter lol.

Per article

>There was “no international consensus” on the subject. “Ireland follows the practice of recognising genocide only where this has been established by a judgment of an international court, or where there is international consensus on the matter,” he said.

>However, that position is at odds with the Government’s response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, where it has publicly called out the bombardment and starvation of Palestinians as genocidal.

I found articles from an Irsh source

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/05/11/irish-failure-to-recognise-armenian-genocide-creates-awkward-moment-for-martin-in-yerevan/

>The Department of Foreign Affairs did not respond to questions about the differing standards used when considering Armenia’s claims of genocide.

Then there is this....

>Responding to questions in the Dáil last May, Martin said Israel was “committing genocide in Gaza right now. Let us call a spade a spade.”

>South Africa, joined by Ireland and others, has taken a case to the International Court of Justice, though the UN court has yet to rule on whether Israel breached the genocide convention.

So Ireland refuses to recognize the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides on a technicality while fighting to get Gaza recognized in international court. Suddenly the technicality that prevents recognition of our genocides dissapears with Gaza.

This is a trend I am noticing right now. Turkey invaded and began colonizing and occupying Cyprus during my patents life time. But nobody seems mad about it? Three genocides, massacres, pogroms, etc. None stop cultural destruction.

Turkey gets so little pushback on the horrific things it's done and is doing that they can condemn Isreal with a strait face and not get laughed out of the room.

Just to be clear, I know that not all Turkish people agree with the actions of their government

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This list highlights the "required" Armenian readings that have gained worldwide recognition within the diaspora and Armenia. It serves as an introduction to Armenian history, culture, and literary art, including oral traditions, poems, plays, and memoirs. The authors span multiple countries and time periods, showcasing life in the motherland and the early days of the diaspora post-genocide. Please note, this list is not exhaustive of all extraordinary Armenian literature, and many personal favorites may be missing. I've also included a list of publishing houses where these books can be purchased. Many of these publishing houses have books written in Armenian (both Western & Eastern). Supporting Armenian publishing houses and authors is crucial to keeping these books in print for future generations. Purchasing books in Armenian also helps preserve the language. Please let me know if there are additional websites that publish these books internationally.

Numerous Authors

• The Heritage of Armenian Literature
  • Volume 1: Oral Tradition – Golden Age
  • Volume 2: Sixth – 18th Century
  • Volume 3: Eighteenth Century – Modern

William Saroyan (1908 - 1981)

• My Name is Aram A collection of short stories exploring Armenian customs, language, and identity through the eyes of a first-generation Armenian boy in early 20th-century California.
• An Armenian Trilogy Features three plays: Armenians, Bitlis, and Haratch.
• The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze A collection of 26 short stories.

Leon Surmelian (1905 - 1995)

• I Ask You Ladies and Gentlemen A memoir of survival and resilience, recounting his childhood in Trebizond, Turkey, and his journey to safety during the Armenian Genocide.
• Apples of Immortality A collection of 40 tales from the rich oral tradition of Armenia.
• Daredevils of Sassoun (Translated) The Armenian epic recounting the legendary deeds of strongmen from the Armenian Highlands.

Zabel Yesayan (1878 - 1943)

• The Gardens of Silihdar A memoir depicting Armenian community life in Constantinople (Istanbul) at the close of the 19th century.
• In the Ruins A testimony of Yesayan's journey in 1909 to aid survivors of the Adana Massacre.

Peter Balakian (1951 - Present)

• Black Dog of Fate A memoir reflecting on the author's childhood, exploring themes of memory, assimilation, and trauma from the Armenian Genocide.

Franz Werfel (1890 - 1945)

• The Forty Days of Musa Dagh A historical novel based on true events during the Armenian Genocide, detailing the defense of Musa Dagh against Turkish forces.

Avetik Issahakian (1875 - 1957)

• The Muse of Sheerak A collection featuring his long poem Abou Lala Mahari and several of his short poems.

Hovannes Toumanian (1869 - 1923)

• The Bard of Loree A selection of poems by Armenia’s national poet.
• A Selection of Stories, Lyrics, and Epic Poems A compilation of his works, including poems and ballads.

Vahan Totovents (1889 - 1938)

• Scenes from Armenian Childhood A reflection on childhood in pre-1917 Old Armenia, filled with vivid memories of rural life.

Hagop Baronian (1843 - 1891)

• The Honorable Beggars A satirical biography of a Trebizond merchant's humorous adventures in Constantinople.

Siamanto (1878 - 1915)

• Bloody News from My Friend A cycle of twelve poems depicting the atrocities leading up to the Armenian Genocide.

Bedros Tourian (1851 - 1872)

• Bosphorus Nights A collection of poems on themes of unrequited love, illness, and death, infused with Armenian visionary imagery.

Yeghishe Charents (1897 - 1937)

• Land of Fire: Selected Poems A collection categorized by themes and stages in the poet’s life, including revolutionary and nationalistic works.

Raffi (1835 - 1888)

• The Fool A novel set during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, telling a romance amid the backdrop of a divided Armenian nation.

Henry Morgenthau (1856 - 1946)

• Ambassador Morgenthau’s Story A personal account of the Armenian Genocide from the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.

Marjorie Housepian (1922 - 2013)

• A Houseful of Love A novel following an Armenian-American family in 1929 New York, intertwined with their experiences in the Ottoman Empire.

Mkhitar Gosh (1130 - 1213)

• The Fables of Mkhitar Gosh A collection of medieval fables by the Armenian scholar and priest, filled with timeless moral lessons.

Shahan Shahnour (1903 - 1974)

• Retreat Without Song A story of an Armenian photographer in Paris grappling with his Armenian background and Parisian lifestyle.

Fethiye Çetin (1950 - Present)

• My Grandmother A memoir recounting the author's discovery that her grandmother was originally an Armenian Christian, and her quest to uncover her lost family.

Nahabed Kouchag (Died 1592)

• Come Sit Beside Me and Listen to Kouchag A collection of medieval Armenian poetry, translated from Western Armenian by Diana Der Hovanessian.

Krikor Naregatsi (950 - 1003)

• The Lamentations of Narek A collection of 95 religious poems, considered the pinnacle of Armenian literature, second only to the Bible in reverence.

The life of Mashtots - Korium

Where to Buy:

https://arpipublishing.com/ (Western Armenian Language books, upcoming)

https://armenianprelacy.org/product-category/history/

https://naasr.org/pages/armenian-heritage-press

https://sophenebooks.com/pages/about

https://armenianliterary.org/books/

https://www.abrilbooks.com/about-us

http://www.mazdapublishers.com/ (Includes Armenian content)

https://agbubookstore.org/collections/language

I'll leave a comment with some background on the authors.