MICROGENRES IN CONTEMPORARY KAZAKH PROSE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MYSTICAL TRENDS

Abstract

This article examines the reasons behind the emergence of microgenres in contemporary Kazakh prose and their significance in the literary process. The author aims to theoretically and textually explore the manifestations of psychological and mystical trends in short prose. The main objective of the research is to determine the role of mystical and psychological narration in microgenre works and to define their place in the genre evolution of Kazakh literature. The article outlines the historical development of the microgenre concept and explains that in the 21st century it has established itself as a new form adapted to the rapid perception of readers. The core idea of the microgenre is to convey multilayered meanings through concise texts and to enhance the reader’s interpretative engagement. The study employs descriptive, structural-semiotic, and comparative methods. As primary material, the short prose works of Madina Omarova and Alisher Rakhath were selected. Omarova’s “Shengber” and Rakhath’s “Orta” are analyzed as microtexts rich in psychological and mystical elements, demonstrating techniques such as internal monologue, symbolism, and the creation of an ambiguous atmosphere. It has been demonstrated that the disruption of conventional narrative boundaries and the blurring of temporal and spatial categories are essential features of microgenre. Microgenres are evaluated as artistic models that guide readers into a stream of consciousness and reflect existential states. These forms are regarded as clear evidence of the genre renewal within Kazakh prose. The article presents microgenres not only as a literary phenomenon but also as a mirror of contemporary cultural processes, highlighting their philosophical and aesthetic potential. The research findings can serve as a basis for analyzing modern short prose, improving educational programs, and supporting new authorial practices. Furthermore, the article examines the development of microgenres within the framework of postmodernist aesthetics and identifies their content and formal characteristics in connection with experimental trends in contemporary literature.