Kyrgyz literature
The history of Kyrgyz literature dates to the early 19th century, from the poems of 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
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.
Categories:
- History of literature
- Kyrgyz-language literature
- Kyrgyzstani literature
- Kyrgyzstan stubs
- Literature by country stubs