Kyrgyz literature
The history of Kyrgyz literature dates to the early 19th century, from the poems of Moldo Nïyaz to stories written in "Old Kyrgyz".[1] It is an important facet of the culture of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz literature is not only written, but also spoken, and passed down from generation to generation.[2] Much of the literature in Kyrgyzstan is poetry.
Notable works and authors
Famous works
- The Epic of Manas, originally called Манас дастаны
- Kojojash, a lesser epic poem
- The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years
Famous authors
- Chinghiz Aitmatov[3]
- Tugelbay Sydykbekov, the first person to receive the title, Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Jolon Mamytov, famous for his love poems
- Alykul Osmonov
- Aaly Tokombaev
- Kasym Tynystanov
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See also
- Russian literature
- Soviet literature
References
- "Kyrgyz literature". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- "Kyrgyzstan Literature". www.advantour.com. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- Trautman, Ted (2014-06-10). "The National Writer". The Paris Review. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
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