The Way of Abai (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Kazakh) Mukhtar Auezov, translated by Habay and Gao Shunfang
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This is a monumental work spanning 1.4 million words, a true poetic history of the Kazakh nation in the 20th century, a pride of the Kazakh people, and a shining milestone in the history of Kazakh cultural development. The author, adhering to the principle of respecting historical facts, firmly grasps his creative purpose and vividly portrays Abai's courage and bravery at key moments in his life; his confidence and perseverance in climbing the peaks of wisdom and science; his fearless spirit in striving against the old forces with the hardworking masses; and his lofty moral character. The love life of Abai in his youth, his interactions and passionate love affairs with progressive women like Shaldanaat and Tokengen, as well as the tragedies that arose from them, are meticulously depicted by the author, creating a powerful artistic impact.