THE TRAJECTORY OF RUBEN SEVAK’S ARTISTIC INTERESTS AND CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS

Abstract

Ruben Sevak is recognized as one of the most significant and distinct individual figures within Armenian literature. His oeuvre is characterized by its multi-genre nature, sustained relevance, and adherence to fundamental, inherently shaped values that constitute the core of his aesthetic framework. Sevak’s lyrical works function as ode-like structures dedicated to the human being, to love, and to the homeland, whereas his prose is often interpreted as an instance of new literary formation that integrates philosophical reflection with artistic and aesthetic expressiveness. A persistent conceptual element in Sevak’s worldview is the image of the homeland, which serves as a foundational component of his poetics. His works construct an idealized model of a peaceful and secure environment—featuring a harmonious natural setting, stable familial relations, and an individual who affirms self-realization through strong will and through the principle that “to live is to conquer.” These ideological and aesthetic principles are articulated through a broad spectrum of literary forms and genre modifications, accompanied by the distinctive spontaneity and expressiveness of Sevak’s authentic linguistic style. Contemporary scholarly perspectives indicate that his creative dialogue with subsequent generations continues through diverse artistic strategies and modes of discourse. Regardless of formal variation, the central semantic constant of his works remains unchanged: the pursuit of perfection as the basis for the integrity and coherence of his artistic universe.