title: Epic Traditions and Resistance: Analyzing Handwritten Manuscripts of Zhetysu Folk Poets
abstract: This research paper explores the historical poems of the Zhetysu folk poets, examining how these oral traditions contribute to national liberation narratives and collective historical memory. By analyzing handwritten manuscripts passed down through generations, this study investigates the role of epic traditions in shaping identity, resistance, and the portrayal of historical events in the context of the Kazakh region of Zhetysu. The paper focuses on the intertwining of folk poetry with national
journal: Journal of Ecohumanism