THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGLISH AND KAZAKH LITERATURE IN THE 19 CENTURY
Keywords:
19th century literature, English literature, Kazakh literature, Realism, Romanticism, Oral tradition, Written tradition, Victorian era, Industrial Revolution, Social inequality, National identity, Cultural heritage, Enlightenment, Education and morality, Folk poetry, Kazakh epics, Urbanization, Traditional values, Literary themes, Creative approaches, National awakening, Transition to written literature.Abstract
The 19th century was a transformative period for both English and Kazakh literature, shaped by their unique cultural and historical contexts. English literature, influenced by the Industrial Revolution and Victorian values, saw the rise of realism and authors like Charles Dickens and George Eliot, who explored themes of social inequality and human nature. Kazakh literature, rooted in oral
traditions, reflected the cultural identity and spiritual values of the Kazakh people.
Poets like Abai Qunanbaiuly emphasized education, moral values, and enlightenment, marking a shift from oral to written forms. This comparison highlights the thematic and stylistic differences between these traditions while exploring their shared role in shaping national identity and cultural heritage.
