Georgian Literature: Shota Rustaveli

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What is Shota Rustaveli known for?

Being a 12th-century Georgian poet and author of 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin'

Where did Shota Rustaveli study before becoming the treasurer of Queen Tamara?

Greece

What was the time of Georgia's political power and flourishing of lyric poetry?

During the reign of Queen Tamara

In which city was the first printing of 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' done?

<p>Tbilisi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' about?

<p>A young prince's quest to rescue his friend's beloved from devils</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legend is associated with Shota Rustaveli's childhood?

<p>He was raised by a monk uncle after becoming an orphan as a young child</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Shota Rustaveli's early exposure that influenced his later philosophical and religious poems?

<p>Exposure to Homer's poems and Plato's philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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