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The Daughter of the Khan
Literary Fiction· Turkmenistan

The Daughter of the Khan

by Gurbannazar Ezizov
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1978Turkmen
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About This Book

Published in 1978, The Daughter of the Khan established Gurbannazar Ezizov as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The Daughter of the Khan is a poignant exploration of love and power set in the historical context of Turkmenistan. Ezizov's novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal expectations placed on individuals. Through its rich character development and emotional depth, the book offers a profound commentary on the intersection of personal desires and cultural obligations. Themes of love, power, society run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorGurbannazar Ezizov
Published1978
Country of Origin🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
LanguageTurkmen
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

This book is part of Turkmenistan's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Daughter of the Khan about?

The Daughter of the Khan is a poignant exploration of love and power set in the historical context of Turkmenistan. Ezizov's novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal expectations placed on individuals. Through its rich character development and emotional depth, the book offers a profound commentary on the intersection of personal desires and cultural obligations.

Who wrote The Daughter of the Khan?

The Daughter of the Khan was written by Gurbannazar Ezizov, from Turkmenistan. First published in 1978.

What awards has The Daughter of the Khan won?

The Daughter of the Khan has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Daughter of the Khan worth reading?

The Daughter of the Khan is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, power, society.

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What category is The Daughter of the Khan?

The Daughter of the Khan is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Daughter of the Khan from?

The Daughter of the Khan originates from Turkmenistan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Turkmenistan on our country page.

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