LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF ILYAS YESENBERLIN’S WORKS Ilyas Yesenberlin is one of the most prominent figures in Kazakh literature, best known for his historical novels that reflect the destiny, struggles, and spirit of the Kazakh people. His literary heritage, especially the trilogy “The Nomads”, occupies a special place not only because of its historical value but also due to its rich and distinctive language. The linguistic features of Yesenberlin’s works play a crucial role in conveying national identity, cultural memory, and historical consciousness. One of the main linguistic characteristics of Ilyas Yesenberlin’s works is the extensive use of historical and archaic vocabulary. The writer deliberately employs old Kazakh words, names of ancient social institutions, military terms, and traditional concepts that are no longer commonly used in modern speech. This lexical layer helps recreate the historical atmosphere of past centuries and immerses the reader in the era of nomadi