The Day Lasts More Than A Hundred Years by Chinghiz Aitmatov
Set against the vast and desolate backdrop of the Kazakh steppes, this poignant narrative weaves together the lives of ordinary people grappling with the profound mysteries of life and death. As the story unfolds, the protagonist embarks on a journey to bury a friend, confronting the harsh realities of tradition, love, and the relentless passage of time. Intertwined with elements of science fiction and folklore, the tale explores the intersection of human experience with the cosmic, revealing the enduring struggle between progress and the preservation of cultural heritage.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- Kyrgyz
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Day Longer Than a Hundred Years
- Gün Olur Asra Bedel
- Og Dagen Varer Lenger Enn Et århundre...
- One Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years
- The Day Lasts Longer Than a Century
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- 73rd on The 100 Best Books from 1900 to the Present (Yedioth Ahronoth)