Խաչագողի հիշատակարանը is a fascinating work by the author known as Raffi, whose real name was Hagop Melik-Hagopian. Raffi was an Armenian from the region of Armenia that was under the Mohammedan rule of the Shah of Persia.

In this captivating Diary of a Con Artist, Raffi explores the civic duties and responsibilities of individuals. He vividly depicts the dark side of human nature while advocating for the nurture theory over the nature theory. He suggests that society plays a crucial role in creating fertile grounds for individuals' actions.

Raffi proposes a dual responsibility: the responsibility of society to its individuals and the civic duties of individuals to society. This thought-provoking narrative encourages readers to ponder the intricate relationship between society and the individual.