Artistic originality of M.S. Guliev's work (Review analysis)

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This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the creative legacy of Balkar writer Majid Samatovich Guliyev, which until recently had not been the subject of literary criticism. The work is generally introductory in nature, as the writer'sentire artistic output is difficult to encompass within the limited scope of a single scholarly publication.

Aim. This study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the author'sexperience in creating poetry and prose texts, the specifics of his artistic thinking, poetic, stylistic, and genre preferences, figurative and expressive tropes, and the dominant themes of his works.

Results. In accordance with the set objectives, the study aims to analyze the key creative concepts and systematically examine the structural, stylistic, figurative, and thematic features of M.S. Guliyev'spoems, verses, fables, short stories, novellas, and plays. The article also includes brief biographical information highlighting important stages in the writer'slife and public activities. The author'spublished books and collections are listed chronologically, and significant works are examined by genre.

Conclusion. The results of this study allow usto reveal the vibrant creative individuality of M.S. Guliyev and to understand the specific intentionality evident in his works. The writer'sactive artistic practice, focusing on finding effective methods for reflecting and interpreting reality, has contributed to the expansion of potential genre forms and thematic directions in national literature.

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Asiyat D. Atabieva

Institute of Humanitarian Researches - branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Author for correspondence.
Email: bolatovaatabieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2384-6108
SPIN-code: 7303-0391

Candidate of Philological Sciences, Senior Researcher of Sectors of Karachay-Balkar Literature

Russian Federation, 18, Pushkin street, Nalchik, 360000, Russia

References

  1. Berberov B. Guliev Mazhit Samatovich (stat`ya) [Guliev Mazhit Samatovich (article)] // Biobibliograficheskiy slovar` “Pisateli Kabardino-Balkarii: XIX – konecz 80-x gg. XX v.”. Nalchik: El-Fa, 2003. 443 p. Pp. 149–152 (In Russian)
  2. Guliev M. Tal chybyk (Ivovyy prut) [The willow rod]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1968. 93 p. (In the Balkar language)
  3. Guliev M. Ketmegiz, zurnukla! (Ostavaytes', zhuravli!) [Stay, cranes!]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1970. 104 p. (In the Balkar language)
  4. Guliev M. Ilichni tuuduklary (Potomki Ilicha) [Descendants of Ilyich]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1972. 69 p. (In the Balkar language)
  5. Guliev M. Kyunnyu kyzy (Doch solncza) [Daughter of the sun]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1975. 92 p. (In the Balkar language)
  6. Guliev M. Kushnu derti (Mest orla). Povest [The eagle's revenge]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1975. 185 p. (In the Balkar language)
  7. Guliev M. Ak gyulle (Belye czvety). Rubai, stihi, poema [White flowers]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1982. 92 p. (In the Balkar language)
  8. Guliev M. Ak atly (Belyy vsadnik). Yumoristicheskaya povest i rasskazy [White horseman]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1984. 206 p. (In the Balkar language)
  9. Guliev M. Khozyayka zolotogo dvortsa. Stikhi i skazka dlya detey [Mistress of golden palace]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 1987. 28 p. (In Russian)
  10. Guliev M. Zhaxanim otnu zhesirleri (Zalozhniki adskoy dorogi) [Hostages of infernal road]. Nalchik: Elbrus, 2001. 216 p. (In the Balkar language)
  11. Atabieva A.D. Evolyutsiya balkarskoy detskoy literatury (problemy zhanrovogo razvitiya) [Evolution of Balkar children's literature (problems of genre development)]. Nalchik: Izdatel'skiy otdel KBIGI, 2010. 180 p. (In Russian)

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