Literary Legacy and National Identity: Exploring Kazakh Consciousness Through Poetry

Authors

  • Gulsim Dosmaganbetova

    Department of Russian Philology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010010, Kazakhstan
  • Zhadyra Bayanbayeva

    Department of Journalism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
  • Zhainagul Sabitovna Beisenova

    Department of Russian Philology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010010, Kazakhstan
  • Duisenbi Askar

    Department of Journalism, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
  • Islam Aibarsha

    Department of Philology, Ablai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, Almaty 050022, Kazakhstan
  • Saule Imanberdiyeva

    Department of Philology, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.8931
Received: 3 March 2025 | Revised: 24 March 2025 | Accepted: 30 June 2025 | Published Online: 28 July 2025

Abstract

Mashkhur-Zhusup Kopeev, a prominent Kazakh scholar, poet, and ethnographer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, made significant contributions to the development of Kazakh national consciousness through his literary works. This study examines the features of national consciousness in Kopeev's poetry, highlighting his role as an innovator of the Kazakh literary genre and his introduction of new ideas. The research emphasizes the importance of considering the socio-historical factors of the epoch reflected in Kopeev's lyrics and understanding the peculiarities of everyday life,culture, traditions, and national perception of the ethnos in conjunction with the poet's creative reincarnation. The stylistic originality, ideological and artistic features, and philosophical, moral, and aesthetic aspects of Kopeev's poetry are explored, along with the origins and traces of Kazakh folklore and Zhyrau poetry's influence on his work. Kopeev's handwritten legacy, including genealogies, epics, zhyrau, dastans, and historical songs, is valuable for its historical authenticity and genealogical style. His works reflect a deep understanding of justice, freedom, and faith, addressing the social realities of  his time and the impact of Russian colonial influence on Kazakh life and culture. Kopeev's literary legacy encompasses a wide range of topics, including national spirit, heroism, identity, and the pursuit of independence, which continue to resonate with modern Kazakh youth. This study aims to fill the knowledge gap by examining the relationship between Kopeev's poetry and Kazakh national consciousness, providing a comprehensive understanding of his literary legacy's impact on Kazakh identity.

Keywords:

Spirituality; Kazakh Literature; Genre; Kazakh History; Folklore; Ethnography; Cultural Heritage

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Dosmaganbetova, G., Bayanbayeva, Z., Beisenova, Z. S., Askar, D., Aibarsha, I., & Imanberdiyeva, S. (2025). Literary Legacy and National Identity: Exploring Kazakh Consciousness Through Poetry. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(8), 121–131. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.8931

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