Can a single song awaken a love that transforms lives?

In Jamila, Chingiz Aitmatov tells what Louis Aragon called “the most beautiful love story in the world.” Jamila, a radiant young woman full of joy, humor, and song, shares a close bond with her brother-in-law at the front, affectionately called her “little honey.” Their quiet lives in a remote village are forever changed when they meet Danyar, a war veteran living alone, while working together at the village mill. With most young men away at war, women, elders, and children take on all tasks, and one autumn evening, Danyar’s song reveals the hidden warmth and joy in his soul.

That simple song sparks a tender, passionate love that blossoms against the backdrop of hardship, war, and communal life. Translated into over 100 languages, Jamila is the work that brought Aitmatov international acclaim, celebrating love, resilience, and the human spirit with timeless beauty.

Publishing Date: 1958
ISBN: 9786257303927
Original Language: Russian
Pages: 76
Dimentions: 12 x 19.5 cm