Davit Guramishvili

Georgian poet

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Davit Guramishvili was an 18th-century Georgian poet known for his autobiographical works written in a colloquial style that conveyed a sense of Romantic immediacy. He, along with Besiki (Besarion Gabashvili), emerged as significant poets during a period when Georgian literature was experiencing a revival after centuries of decline. Both poets died in exile in the 1790s. Guramishvili's poetry is noted for its accessible language and personal tone, reflecting the evolving literary landscape of Georgia during that era.1

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Georgian literature
The 18th and 19th centuries
…emerged in the next generation: Davit Guramishvili used colloquial language to write revealing autobiographical poetry that has a Romantic immediacy, and Besiki (pseudonym of Besarion Gabashvili) adapted conventional poetics to passionate love poetry. Both died in the 1790s while in exile.
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…emerged in the next generation: Davit Guramishvili used colloquial language to write revealing autobiographical poetry that has a Romantic immediacy, and Besiki (pseudonym of Besarion Gabashvili) adapted conventional poetics to passionate love poetry. Both died in the 1790s while in exile.
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