The Concept of “People” in the Novel The Nomads: Despair by I. Yessenberlin
O conceito de “povo” no romance The Nomads: Despair Os nômades: desespero de I. Yessenberlin
Dairbekova A.
19 December 2025Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Bakhtiniana
2025#20Issue 4
This paper explores the concept of “people” in Ilyas Yessenberlin’s historical novel The Nomads: Despair, the second book in his Nomads trilogy. Using a mixture of literary analysis, historical interpretation and psychological theory, the study examines the development of Kazakh national identity as depicted in the text. The novel depicts the transformation of the nomads from fragmented tribes into a unified nation, emphasizing unity over clan divisions in the face of external threats. The analysis highlights the importance of enduring hardship, preserving family ties, and the influence of Kazakh culture and folklore. The study reveals how shared trials shape collective identity and agency, offering new insights into Yessenberlin’s work and contributing to a broader understanding of nation-building in Kazakh literature.
Historical Features , Kazakh People , Literary Concept , Novel , Psychological Portrait
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Kazakh Literature and Theory of Literature, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
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