Years of Joy and Love

The novel by the famous Kazakh writer Azilkhan Nurshaikhov "Years of Joy and Love," created in the 1970s, is addressed to young people. Since its creation, the book has maintained its popularity, touching on the most pressing issues that are... relevant at all times. The main theme is fidelity in love and friendship. In terms of the depth and purity of feelings, the relationship between the main characters of the novel, Yerbol and Mentai, is comparable to such examples of great love as Tolegen and Kyz Zhibek, Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu. The events in the novel, the actions of the characters, their thoughts and experiences are illuminated, one way or another, through the prism of moral criteria and eternal human values. Through the image of the main character, the fate of an entire generation that went through war and is in search of its place in a new, peaceful life is presented.
The novel can serve as a good guide for young people in overcoming difficulties and cultivating personal qualities.
This edition is presented in a new edition.