KazNU after named Al-Farabi
Specialty
"Literature" 2nd year Master
Supervisor: Doctor,
professor
A.B. Temirbolat
The legend as
heritage in works of Abish Kekilbayev
AbishKekilbayev public and political figure, Hero of Labor, National writer of
Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize, a philologist, academician of the
Academy of Social Sciences, Emeritus Professor of Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University and of the L. Gumilyov Eurasian State University.
In 1962 AbishKekilbayev graduated
from the philological faculty of the S.M. Kirov Kazakh State University.
In the Soviet period he served as
the deputy minister of culture of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, the
second secretary of board of the Union of writers, the head of department of
the Central Committee of Communist Party of Kazakhstan, Head of the Records
Office for Culture and Inter-Ethnic Relations of the Kazakh SSR Presidential
Administration, the editor-in-chief of the Yegemen Kazakhstan newspaper, the
literary employee of the Kazakh adebiety newspaper, the head of literature and
art department of the Leninshylzhas newspaper editorial office.
AbishKekilbayev was elected
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet (Council) of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the
twelfth convocations, the chairman of Committee on national policy, cultural
development and language of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From April 1994 through May 1995
he was the Chairman of the Republic of Kazakhstan Supreme Soviet (13th
convocation). At the same time we should acknowledge, that the Supreme Soviet
of the thirteenth convocation put the prerequisites of further development of
parliamentarism in Kazakhstan. Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the thirteenth
convocation A. Kekilbayev noted: "Creation of professional Parliament can
be called without any stretch, one of the biggest events in the socio-political
life of this year. Undoubtedly, the beginning of its work will enter the
Kazakhstani historic calendar as one of the notable milestones in formation of
new statehood and democracy… We have never had a professional Parliament and we
have to act by the method of trials and errors… Gradually goes the
crystallization of powers of the Supreme Soviet, possessing new status".
On the eve of Kazakhstan
independence, he was addressing the issues of Kazakh language, onomastics,
national history, socio-cultural aspects and international relations.
In May 1995 Kekilbayev was
appointed State Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In
December 1995 he was elected Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the
Republic of Kazakhstan (1st convocation), Chairman of the Committee on
International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Mazhilis of the Parliament
of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From October 1996 through January
2002 he served as Secretary of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2002 was
an Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2002 AbishKekilbayev was
appointed Deputy of the Senate of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan by
the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Senator of 2nd, 3rd
and 4th convocations.A member of National Council of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, the Assembly of people of Kazakhstan.A member of the Organization
of the Central Asian states.A member of the group of cooperation with the
Congress of the USA, with House of Councillors of Japan, with the Parliament of
the Republic of Croatia.
AbishKekilbaev – the writer who
possessing a different methods of recognitionof the human’s soul. Characters of
A.Kekilbayev are simple people, but they have their specific life, fate,
behavior. The writer goes deep into their world. Describes the feeling of the
characters, their actions, assesses them. The writer delivers to readers an internal
reflection of personage, depression of the soul through the power of wise
words. AbishKekilbayev in the 70-80 years of the last century worked for
culture, literature, film in the fields of organizational and creative
services, performing his responsibilities, although managed to put writer's
profession on the foreground. Experienced writer, politician was invited as
Head of Cultural Department in Central Committee like authoritative person in
that sphere. A.Kekilbayev was released from Central Committee and promoted to
Deputy Minister of Culture. His works such as "End of Legend",
"Urker", "Elen-Alan" is not only historical chronicles, but
today's tendency of society, character, spirit of freedom, life values. When we
talking about A.Kekilbayev, first of all in consciousness of Kazakh he’s
literature critique and great writer.It was obviously that young A.Kekilbayev
is talented. His artistic expression enriches our spiritual life, opened nation
eyes and gave national pride.
Abish – says a lot about the history and fate of
the Kazakh land and explored almost all history of Kazakh people. We can
separate theA.Kekilbayev’s works in two parts: Firstly, historical persons
(Abyl, Suingara, Beketata, Shyngyz khan, AksakTemir, Abilkhair khan, Abylai,
etc.). Secondly, historical persons against scientific research. Mainly:
Karabura, Shotanbatyr, Tole bi, Kazybek bi, Aiteke bi, Barak sultan… etc.Abish – main person with
extraordinary view in literature, popular writer. He can fascinate his
readership. The personage Ensep is not only hardworker, as wel as man of art.
Works describing aspects of history particularly difficult conditions and
amazing melodies of Abyl.Abish – says a lot about the history and fate of the
Kazakh land and explored almost all history of Kazakh people. The first product
of writer was “Piece of cloud”. A little later, in 1967 published classical
creation by name “Kui”. Of course, in that time no one appreciated mentioned
product. Even G.Belger praised above mentioned “Kui”. After that, published “Princess
Darya’s story”. This work was translated
in Russian language, then to other languages as well. There is a product based
on historical theme by name “Timur the lame”. Then, published another novel
“Urker”. Due to that all personages of writer are historical persons therefore;
we have to review his works in details. Abilkhair Span about Abyl musician and
Suingara(Duimkara) warrior in “Kui” novel says: “…A.Kekilbayev – a great
humanist. He never humiliated other nations… he was a fighter. This character
of Abish you can see in “Kui” novel. He is not says that “turkmenians are bad
and kazakhs a good”. Kazakh Duimkara is same as turkmenianKokbori, Kazakh
musician is same as turkmenian twin Daulet – eviland goodness are general for
two of them…”.(“Zangar”.– A., 2008, 81-82 pages). Main theme of “Princess
Darya’s story” is Shyngys khan. There are two points of views about Shyngys
khan. First one, after his attacks on Kypshak tribes, many nations had
political and economic problems.Imaginative literature has a many examples,
when legends can be used in various ages. The same examples we have in Kazakh
literature. Remind poems of Abay, Shakarim, MagzhanZhumabayev, SakenSeifullin,
IliyasZhansugurov, Isa Baizakov, SabitMukanov etc. The style of writing when
legends presenting in productions, begins in 1960.
This
period of Kazakh literature inspired by legends system in imaginative sphere.
Gradually, seeking to move beyond the narrow requirements of fiction, author
says that from the point of view of national interest thoughts, secret
detention, and also representatives of mass media of national history, national
consciousness to bring collective intelligence to give a birth to generation,
fate of a nation, which in the end to say, the game, the keys to find the art
comprehensive search committing years. The phenomenon of this “Princess Darya’s
story”, “Kui”, “End of Legend” prose works and self-searching writer
AbishKekilbayev.
Historical
period in the Kazakh literature linked with a legend network of
AbishKekilbayev, which useful in novels. As per above mentioned the legend
mainlyuseful in poems. Especially characteristic of the work as a whole
phenomenon was the creation of this poems.
And,
AbishKekilbayev is searching for another way to tell the truth about historical
period through the legend. Through artwork, and thoughts about the various
events arising from the node of fate, the lesson of history.When: “Abish's
ancient theme, in the form of a certain historical personality of the main
character in the usual, prevailing in our style, environment. The main plot of
the works by Abish is the fate of the people, over the years, has experienced
hundreds of different time, trust, understanding, honour, feeling, before,
courage – spiritual life. We say “the whole era” more than a hundred years, it
can last a thousand years”, - by opinion of M.Iskakbay.
Perspective
of the writer, one of the first ever “Princess Darya’s story” only true
background the basis for just a legend though officially Shynghys Khan. Specific
historical data not provided. Analyse battle in fiction, opening of a deep
philosophical vision of the author, reader through the analysis of
psychological badness and evil. The idea of “Princess Darya’s story” in rests
on this. Philosophical significance of the ancient legend of the deep
definition, including the mighty female.Hurbeljin through the
image of the spouse's honesty, love of country, patriotism promoted.
At the
same time, critic's opinion SagatAshimbayev: “Hurbeljin, wich committed evil to
Shyngys khan, not by accident. Woman that have accumulated in the depths of the
soul in heart, therefore, do not raise love to Homeland, infinitely cruel. It
is important not to confuse such not only. She is a living woman, issued in the
other place, but still home let them from the heart, honestly, will definitely
visit that place. And you will understand in process of reading of the book”.
Ancient
legends and stories point of view, today and a legend only man has tried to
find a common characteristic works started with a legend conversation to people
and one of them - "Kui" novel. The plot is created on motives of a
legendary Turkmen dotarsi essay, which States that in case of the following
“Princess Darya’s story” not illustrated. Various events, actions that the end
result of psychological analysis, are given in terms of the flow of ideas. The
events of the first lines novel contains in eight chapters, six sections, are
presented in Chapter eighth. The first Chapter as the key to the main network.Syrym,
like every guy with a Cap on the theme of the land surveyor in mapping field
reconnaissance visit to Sahara. But the eyes of a single character supplied at
one object shot at the map. During six weeks, when in Kosaba village was found
oldman seventy years old by name Kurban, he became his guide. And only after
that opens annual conversation said the old man Kurban gave answers. Let's try
from this point of view, the essay on the text attention: “Elder Kurban over
the age of seventy. Therefore, quick speaking and moving”.
Many
historical names, the mystery in the chapters of the main reason for desire,
under the paint of social phenomena to know and understand.In case of sounds of
dutar, enter the depths of the distant epochs of the conditions. The endless
dispute between Kazakh and Turkmen “Enmity is enmity” as Abay said. People
became much cruelty, cruel man, as a phenomenon of the era and buried to the
ground alive and is reflected in novel.
“Kui”
novel by AbishKekilbayev and based in one episode about mankurt “not legend, in
the last century the custom, carried out in accordance with the law of
punishment” – says Professor G. Dadebaev ”. No matter how, but in works of
A.Kekilbayev you can see transformation from life truth to imaginative truth. For
A.Kekilbayev legends are writing style in process of creation of imaginative
literature. About this side of his style possible to make sure via “Princess
Darya’s story”, “Kui” and “End of Legend” novels.
1.
M.Yskakbay. Shine of Essay – truth. – Almaty: Rauan,
1994. – 245 pages.
2.
S.Ashimbayev. Collection of essays in two chapters. Second chapter.
– Astana: Elorda, 2006. – 328 pages.
3.
A.Kekilbayev. Prairie ballades. 1 chapter. – Almaty:
Writer, 2001. – 248 pages.
4.
Z.Dadebayev. The truth of life and imaginative solution. – Almaty:
Science, 1991. – 208 pages.