How do loss, memory, and awakening shape the human experience?

In The Red Apple and Meeting with the Son, Chingiz Aitmatov masterfully explores the struggles of individuals as they confront themselves, others, and the world around them. In The Red Apple, the story of Anara, the daughter of Isabekov who seeks to separate from his spouse, captures a moving journey of rediscovery. Through the innocence of a child, fractured families find the possibility of reunion, highlighting the resilience of love and the power of human connection.

Meeting with the Son delves into the enduring weight of unresolved grief and postponed confrontations. Chordon carries the memory of a son lost in war, only to realize that true death lies in being forgotten. As long as the father remembers, the son lives; as long as the son endures in memory, the father continues to exist.

Together, these works offer profound reflections on loss, memory, and the enduring bonds that define human life, showcasing Aitmatov’s deep empathy and narrative mastery.

Publishing Date: 1964
ISBN: 9786257303941
Original Language: Russian
Pages: 52
Dimentions: 12 x 19.5 cm