In order to fully grasp Guram Rcheulishvili’s work it is paramount to familiarize oneself with his diaries and records. It is the personal nature of his notes that opens up his character and sheds light on how the imaginary blended with the experienced in reality.

As a writer, Guram Rcheulishvili only had four years, from 1956 to 1960 until his tragic death. His records read like literary reflections of his short but rich biography.