Genesis of the author's name of Kurban Said based on the novel “Ali and Nino”

Abstract

In the article is studied the identity of writer under the name of Kurban Said, author of the novel “Ali and Nino”. For many years there have been disputes about the authorship of this novel, which is known almost all over the world. In the article is followed up the publication of the novel “Ali and Nino”, the translation of the work by translator Julia Graman into English and its distribution to the whole world. After “Ali and Nino” novel was famous, there were different and contradictory thoughts about the authorship of this novel. In the article which is rich of archival materials and facts, it is referred to primary sources and comes to certain conclusions. By indisputable facts it is concluded that the pseudonym of “Kurban Said” belongs to Mohammad Asad Bey and when talking about Mohammad Asad Bey he is considered Lev Nissimbaum.