The article explores how the Turkic spirit influenced the writings of the renowned Kazakh poet and philosopher Mukhtar Shakhanov and how it relates to global literature. Analysis is done on his work's primary themes, which represent the Turkic world's ethnic identity, historical memory, and philosophy. His poetry's blending of epic literature, oral folklore traditions, and contemporary literary trends is given special consideration. In order to identify connections in ideas, artistic techniques, and philosophical and ethical notions, the author compares Shakhanov's work to the classic works of Eastern and Western authors. The study also looks at Shakhanov's contribution to the globalization of Turkish literature and his impact on the growth of cross-cultural communication. According to the study, Mukhtar Shakhanov's writings serve as a significant link between Turkish and international literature, bringing together conventional ideals with contemporary artistic approaches in reality interpretation.
Mukhtar Shakhanov, Turkic spirit, world literature, national identity.