Tajikistan’s National Epics

Tajikistan’s National Epics
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781000963281
ISBN-13 : 1000963284
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Book Synopsis Tajikistan’s National Epics by : Sadriddin Ayni

Download or read book Tajikistan’s National Epics written by Sadriddin Ayni and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sadriddin Ayni (1878–1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country’s history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is’yoni Muqanna (Muqanna’s Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People’s Hero Temur Malik). These works tell the story of two great Tajik heroes who fought against the Arabs and the Mongols. Besides the translations, the book discusses Ayni’s life and work, highlighting his role, especially through these two monographs, in awakening and strengthening Tajik national consciousness. In addition, the book provides detailed background information on the historical events portrayed in the epics.


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