"THE WRITER WHO MADE KAZAKHS KNOWN TO THE WORLD"

A readers' conference titled "The Writer Who Made Kazakhs Known to the World", dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the birth of writer Ilyas Esenberlin, was held at the library of the Open University of Kyzylorda and the Kyzylorda Higher Multidisciplinary College.

Students of the Library Science educational program at the Open University of Kyzylorda and their instructor G.K. Esmagambetova, as well as students and teachers of the НО-24-0, ВТ-24-0, ЕиПД-24-0, and ВТ-22-0 study groups of the Kyzylorda Higher Multidisciplinary College, participated in the event. Also among the participants was K.A. Amanova, head of Branch No. 6 of the City Centralized Library System.

Ilyas Esenberlin was the first writer in Kazakh literature to address historical themes, skillfully transporting readers to past eras through his works. During the event, students expressively read excerpts from his poems "Aysha", "Honor", "Man – Eternity", and the poetry collection "Song of Morality". Additionally, students of group БД-24-1 of the Open University of Kyzylorda, Shyntemirkzy E. and Sydyk A., presented excerpts from the novels "Lovers" and " Wrath ", sparking the audience’s interest in the writer’s literary works.

During the conference, participants became acquainted with Esenberlin’s great historical works, recognized as masterpieces of artistic interpretation of history. Among them is his famous trilogy "Nomads", including "The Enchanted Sword", "Despair", and " Wrath ", as well as the novel "The Golden Horde", among others. As part of the event, the film "Nomads" (2005), produced in Kazakh-French collaboration based on this trilogy, was shown.

Library director Seiyl Akzira Orynbasarqyzy presented a book exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the writer and spoke about the significance of his literary heritage.

Ilyas Esenberlin’s spiritual legacy, depicting the Kazakh people’s struggle for national identity, remains an invaluable contribution to Kazakh literature. His outstanding works continue to inspire and educate new generations.