Nikola Gigov

Born| (1937-11-10)10 November 1937
Smolyan, Bulgaria
Died| 3 December 2016(2016-12-03) (aged 79)
Occupation| Novelist
Language| Bulgarian
Nationality| Bulgarian
Notable awards| 100 national and 10 international awards

Nikola Gigov (Bulgarian: Никола Гигов; 10 November 1937 - 3 December 2016) was a Bulgarian poet and writer who won several national and international awards. In his later years, he lived and worked in the town of Smolyan, Bulgaria.[1]

## Works

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He has authored 46 books.[2] Many of his works have been translated in several languages. Six of his important works deal with Orpheus and are result of 50 years research. Some of these works are:

* "Is Orpheus really a legend?" (Sofia, 1992)
* "Orpheus in Europe" (Sofia, 2000)

One of his most famous works is "Ballad of Resurrection," written in memory of those who had survived in Raikovo and in the surrounding villages.

## References

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1. ^ "На 80 години си отиде поетът и орфеист Никола Гигов". 4 December 2016.
2. ^ Nikola Gigov, litclub.com

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