The tale “Ashik-Kerib” Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov wrote during his exile in the Caucasus, where he immediately became interested in the study of folklore. And no wonder. The nature of the proud Caucasus with its beautiful and picturesque landscapes of mountains and murmuring rivers in the valleys served as a true inspiration for the poet. Once he heard a very ancient eastern legend of love, he liked it so much that he decided to recreate it in his artistic treatment. Now many are wondering where to find the summary of Ashik-Kerib. To do this, just read this article. It is here that one can find a short narrative of this original and very wise work.
Lermontov, Ashik-Kerib. Summary of the plot
Once upon a time, many, many years ago, a rich merchant lived in the city of Tiflis. He had a lot of all kinds of wealth, but the most precious treasure for him was his beautiful daughter Magul-Megeri. Once, a very poor young man, Ashik-Kerib, fell in love with her, but he could not even dream of such a luxurious bride, because all he could do was play the saz and glorify the ancient soldiers of Turkestan in his songs.
But once, when he was sleeping under a vineyard, Magul-Megeri came very close to him, who was walking nearby with her friends.
Poor Ashik immediately confessed this beauty to love, regretting that she could never become his wife. But Magul said that his father would give as much money as he could for two. However, the guy turned out to be very proud and did not want to be dependent on her father, in order to avoid his reproaches later.
A little distracted from the plot of the tale, I certainly want to note that Ashik-Kerib writes Lermontov with great interest and love. The summary below shows that the plot is developing very rapidly. Events unfold in the most unexpected way.
Wandering in foreign lands
The guy in love decides to leave these places and begin to wander in a foreign land in the hope of someday getting rich. He vowingly promises his Magul-Megeri that he will return for her as soon as he gets rich. She gives him a term of seven years, and if he doesn’t return to her in time, she will marry the rich Kurshud-bek.
The guy wandered for a long time and barely earned his living. But once his sweet-voiced singing was heard by a great Pasha, who took him to his service in the palace.
Expected wealth and glory
Further decorates with an amazing intrigue of Lermontov “Ashik-Kerib”. The summary continues with the fact that Ashik-Kerib suddenly became rich and forgot about his promise. Magul-Megeri, seeing that the deadline is coming to an end, sends the merchant to distant lands and gives him a golden dish to find his master. And, seeing the dish, Ashik-Kerib immediately remembered his beloved and immediately got ready for the trip. But, alas, time was inexorably moving forward, and he understood that he simply would not be in time by the appointed time. In desperation, he wanted to throw himself off the cliff, but the suddenly appeared horseman on the white horse, Haderiliaz (George the Victorious) decided to help him. And Ashik-Kerib in a minute miraculously ended up in Tiflis. Magul-Megeri was already in an elegant dress, crying from despair, but was preparing for the wedding with Kursud-Beck. And then suddenly her lover appeared, who upset all the plans of the groom. But no one was sad for a long time, Kursud-Beku quickly married a new bride - the sister of Magul-Megeri. So everyone was happy and happy.
Ashik-Kerib by Lermontov and Armenian records, parables
There were many disagreements about this tale. Everyone argues: Lermontologists, folklorists, and Orientalists - about the origin of this legend-parable. Some believe that its plot is taken from the Azerbaijani dastan, the Georgians found their own peculiarities there, the Armenians provided their versions and notes. But to us, readers, this question is not very important. Now this work has been translated into different languages: Armenian, Azerbaijani, Kabardian, Georgian, etc.
Here is a splinter loaded Lermontov Ashik-Kerib. The summary is only the smallest part of this famous work, so it’s still worth reading in full. After all, Lermontov always knew how to create masterpieces that will be read out by more than one generation of people.