Jamilia

by Chinghiz Aitmatov

Rating: 4 (8 votes)

Tags: Set in Kyrgyzstan Male author

Jamilia

Description:
A modern classic of Soviet literature--a love story that ranks alongside Turgenev's First Love.

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(8 months ago)
08 Feb, 2025
A lyrical novella about love that blooms between Jamillia and a young, wounded soldier while Jamilia's husband is at the front. Their story is told by an artist reflecting on his childhood and own burgeoning awareness of the beauty of the land.
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