Сhildren’s literature of kazakhstan 50-60gg. ХХ century (based on the materials of the famous critic Кalzhan Nurmakhanov)

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of works of children’s literature of Kazakhstan 50-
60gg. the twentieth century by the famous critic K. Nurmakhanov. Analyzing the work of young poets
and writers, the critic emphasizes the continuity in working with young writers, their ideological and creative growth, since they are a reserve of Kazakh literature. The critic takes care of the continuous replenishment of his native literature with fresh talented creative forces, without which, as you know, literature
cannot develop successfully. K. Nurmakhanov raises the question of innovation, which is significant for
that era, urging young people to overcome traditions to a certain extent and to reach new frontiers.
He encourages young authors to learn typing, generalizations, and also advises learning from the
best examples of Kazakh poetry and prose. Noting certain successes achieved by children’s literature in
Kazakhstan, K. Nurmakhanov bitterly notes a number of its shortcomings. The article demonstrates the
scope of the critic’s creative work, which characterizes him as one of the leading figures in the Kazakh
literary process of the 50-60s of the last century. His critical works are imbued with pathos of urgent
problems awaiting their immediate solution.