 |
Muhamedjan KarataevLiterary scholar, critic, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR
Date of Birth: 27.12.1910
Country:  Kazakhstan |
Content:
- Mukhamedzhan Karataev: A Biography
- Early Career
- Academic Achievements
- Contributions to Literature
- Legacy and Awards
Mukhamedzhan Karataev: A Biography
Early Life and EducationMukhamedzhan Karataev was born in Kazakhstan and went on to become a prominent literary scholar, critic, and academician. He completed his education at the Kazakh Pedagogical Institute in 1933, obtaining his degree in literature.
Early Career
Karataev entered the literary field in 1934 and played a significant role in shaping Kazakh literature. He actively participated in literary work, writing critical articles, contributing to the creation of textbooks for secondary schools, and delivering lectures. One of his notable works during this period was an article on the poem "Kyzyl At" (Red Horse) by S. Seifullin.
Academic Achievements
In 1936, Karataev completed his postgraduate studies at the Leningrad Institute of History, Philosophy, and Literature. He held various positions, including serving as the responsible secretary and acting chairman of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan. He also supervised the department at the Kazakh Pedagogical Institute from 1936 to 1938. Later in his career, he worked at the publishing house "Zhazushy" and served as an advisor to the Institute of Literature and Art of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan.
Contributions to Literature
Karataev's works on literature are characterized by a common underlying theme. His language and prose captivate readers. He was involved in artistic prose and authored the publicistic novel "Daladayu Dabil" (Whistle in the Steppe), which explores the formation of the working class in Kazakhstan. As a translator, he made significant contributions by translating M. Gorky's "My Universities" and one volume of M. Sholokhov's "Quiet Don" into Kazakh. He also wrote several important works on the problems of translating Kazakh literature into Russian and Russian literature into Kazakh, actively contributing to the development of the theory of artistic translation.
Legacy and Awards
Karataev authored numerous textbooks and compiled anthologies. One of his most notable works is the textbook for the 3rd grade, which he wrote while still a student at the Kazakh Pedagogical Institute in 1933. He also published a book on the history of Kazakh literature for higher educational institutions and compiled an educational anthology on Kazakh literature for the 10th grade. Karataev was one of the authors of the 3rd volume of the "History of Kazakh Literature" in 6 volumes and served as the chief editor and one of the main authors of the history of Kazakh literature during the Soviet period, published in Russian.
Karataev's main scientific works focused on literary theory, contemporary Soviet literature, and literary criticism in Kazakhstan. He was also one of the authors of textbooks on Kazakh literature for schools and universities.
Karataev received several awards for his contributions, including the Order of the Red Banner of Labor (1971), the Order of Friendship of Peoples, and the Order "Badge of Honor" (1959).
