Kunanbaev M.

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Kunanbaev Magavyza (Magauiya) (1870-1904) – a poet

He was Abai's youngest son. He studied Russian and Oriental literature, folklore, graduated from the madrasah, then the Russian parish school in Semey. The first verses written in 16 years.
His poetic talent revealed in his poem about eternal lovers «Enlik-Kebek» (1890) and the poem «Abylai». In the poem «Medgat-Kasym» (1900) created the image of the leader of the slaves, intelligent and energetic fighter for truth and justice. He was elected by parish steward, was a member of the «Society of care of primary education».