Astra Salvensis (Jul 2019)
GENRE SEARCHES IN THE CHECHEN PROSE OF THE 50S-80S
Abstract
The article considers the period of development of Chechen literature after the return of Chechens from Stalin’s deportation to Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The 50s and 80s are characterized as the years of the revival and further development of various genres of Chechen literature. In this regard, the authors of the article pay attention to the creativity not only of the initiators of Chechen literature, but also to the achievements of their followers and successors, such as S. Baduev, S. Arsanov, A. Mamakaev, N. Muzaev, M. Mamakaev, H. Oshayev, R. Akhmatova, A. Aydamirov, S. Okuev, M. Beksultanov, K. Ibrahimov and others. The article discusses the genres of poetry, drama, tales, story and novels. The interrelation of Chechen literature with the literatures of the peoples of the North Caucasus is indicated.
