The Oral Art and Literature of the Kazakhs of Russian Central Asia

""The Oral Art And Literature Of The Kazakhs Of Russian Central Asia"" is a comprehensive exploration of the oral traditions and literary heritage of the Kazakh people, a nomadic ethnic group living in the vast steppes of Central Asia. The book, written by Thomas G. Winner, delves into the rich cultural and historical aspects of the Kazakh oral tradition, including epic poetry, legends, myths, and folktales. It also examines the role of the bards or storytellers, known as akyns, in preserving and transmitting this oral heritage from generation to generation. The book provides a detailed analysis of the structure, themes, and symbolism of the Kazakh epic poems, which are considered masterpieces of oral literature. The author also discusses the impact of Soviet-era policies on the Kazakh oral tradition and the efforts made by Kazakh scholars to revive and preserve this valuable cultural heritage. Overall, ""The Oral Art And Literature Of The Kazakhs Of Russian Central Asia"" is an insightful and informative study of the Kazakh oral tradition, offering a unique glimpse into the rich cultural legacy of this fascinating people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.