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A HUNDRED YEARS ON THE STEPPE IBD

EDITORIAL DESCONOCIDA
04 / 2020
9781913356101
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Sinopsis

This book contains three works by the renowned Kazakh author Bayangali Alimzhanov. The first and longest story is a riveting snapshot of twentieth century Kazakh history narrated by a hundred-year-old steppe dweller. In simple and powerful language, he relates his experiences of revolution, famine, terror, war and the gulag. He survives and lives to see his country&rsquo,s independence. The second work is a highly imaginative morality tale about a man who injects a &lsquo,conscience drug&rsquo, into politicians and bullies. Ranging from sinister to humorous to uplifting, this story turns into an incisive critique of modern civilisation. The third story, &lsquo,a tale for children and youths,&rsquo, is a historical legend of Khan Ablai the warrior. Together, these stories áafford the western reader a rare and fascinating glimpse into Kazakh history and culture