Abstract
A genre of lyrics in modern Kazakh literary criticism is being studied in a complex way. Many scientific works have been written on the history of the poetry development and lyric poetry. There is always a place for a poetry in the literature; there is a place for lyricism in the poetry. With the advent of new trends and manners in Kazakh poetry, a role of a lyrical hero changes from time to time. In this article, for the first time, mentality of modern Kazakh lyrics becomes an object of a scientific research. The study examines a history of development of Kazakh poetry on the example of the works of the following famous poets: M. Rayymbek, T. Tolkynkyzy, A. Elgezek, A. Temirbai, A. Isadil, Y. Zhunis. With the help of a comprehensive scientific analysis, the authors of the article explore significant changes and innovations in the artistic text in modern Kazakh poetry in order to identify traditional mentality. The authors explore work of Yerlan Zhunis, which contributed to the rise of modern Kazakh lyrics to a qualitatively new level: development of poetry in line with modern trends, improvement of artistic content. They examine poet’s philosophical approach and poetic mastership, his civil and love lyrics from the artistic point of view. Thus, the authors are trying to identify the elements of creative endeavor and the innovative contribution of the poet Y. Zhunis in Kazakh poetry.