N. D. Neustroev – the Yakut classic writer

Abstract

The subject of this research is the creative path of N. D. Neustroev (1895–1929) – one of the first three founders of the Yakut literature. The object of this research is his literary works in the Russian and Yakut languages. The article examines such aspects of the topic as the pioneer of novella and comedy in the Yakut literature, and writing style. Special attention is given to the description of writer's contribution to development of the genres of Yakut literature, in which depicted the Yakut life and revealed the peculiarities of national character. The relevance of this research is substantiated by the fact that the works of N. D. Neustroev are poorly studied. The main results consists in determining the contribution of N. D. Neustroev to the development of Yakut literature; viewing him as the founder of the genres of novella and comedy in the Yakut literature; examining his works as continuation of the traditions of A. Kulakovsky and A. Sofronov in the area of problematic, themes and images. Analysis is conducted on the genre varieties of the novellas of N. D. Neustroev, beginning with the social and routine to the adventurous and philosophical. The novelty of this article consists in introduction of the essays and novellas of N. D. Neustroev into the scientific discourse for the first time.