Jamila (novel)
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Biography : Chyngyz Aitmatov
Before World War II, Tajik literature held a prominent position in Central Asia.
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However, after the war, Kyrgyz prose fiction took over the literary spotlight with Chingiz Torekulovich Aitmatov at its forefront. Aitmatov&#;s &#;Craftsmanship&#; provides an insightful account of his life and career. Born on December 12, , in the village of Sheker (Talas Valley, Kirov district), Aitmatov came from a family named Torekul and Nagima Aitmatov, where traditions required him to be familiar with seven generations of his ancestors.
He had knowledge about every individual and their accomplishments, as well as how they were perceived by the community.
The Aitmatov family was tightly bonded, and Chingiz Aitmatov&#;s paternal grandmother was also his closest friend. In order to educate him about Kyrgyz culture, she took him to traditional jailus (field festivities), weddings, and funeral repasts (osh).
Aitmatov also joined her in meetings with storytellers, bards,