Social-moral problems of modernity in autobiographical stories of Osman Korkmasov
https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-1-192-201
EDN: KJZWDL
Abstract
The article introduces for the first time in scientific circulation creativity of Osman Korkmasov – author of three books prose - «And I had a home», «Timur», «Dagger», representative of Karachaevo-Balcarus near abroad, in which an attempt is made at artistic historical retrospective on several topics. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of O. Korkmazov’s creativity, which was due in large part to his personal fate, as well as historical circumstances, despite the fact that he remained faithful to the age-old traditions of the mountain people. The novelty of the research is seen in the fact that for the first time the work introduces into scientific circulation the creativity of O. Korkmasov, its story and story are analyzed, their place is determined in the literature devoted to the topic of Stalin deportation. The results of the scientific research showed the relevance of the topic, revealed the commitment to the Caucasus theme and the author’s skill in revealing the mountain character. The chosen angle of research demonstrated its importance for understanding O. Korkmasov’s creative searches and relevance for understanding the author’s design, as well as the need to further study the author’s innovations in national literature, especially in estheology.
About the Author
Tamara Sh. Bittirova
Institute of Humanitarian Studies – branch of the Kabardino-Balkaria Scien-tific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Bittirova T.Sh. Social-moral problems of modernity in autobiographical stories of Osman Korkmasov. Kavkazologiya. 2025;(1):192-201. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-1-192-201. EDN: KJZWDL
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