The Literary Father: An Analysis of Paternal Images in Modern and Classical Uzbek Literature

Authors

  • Khallieva Gulnoz Iskandarovna Prof., Doctor of Philology, Uzbek State University of World Languages, Tashkent, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7467-4388
  • Sotvoldieva Mokhinur Xazratullo qizi Doctoral student (PhD), Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Father figure, Uzbek literature, literary interpretation

Abstract

This article analyzes the image of the father in Uzbek literature through works by Abdulla Qodiriy, Erkin Vohidov, O‘tkir Hoshimov, Xurshid Davron, Shuhrat, and Said Ahmad. The study explores the artistic, social, and psychological dimensions of the father figure as portrayed in literature, highlighting its role in family, society, and national memory.

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Hoshimov, U. (2015). Dunyoning ishlari [The Affairs of the World]. Tashkent: Sharq Publishing. (In Uzbek)

Vohidov, E. (2009). Tanlangan asarlar. 2-jild. She’rlar [Selected Works. Vol. 2. Poems]. Tashkent: Yozuvchi Publishing. (In Uzbek)

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Published

2025-07-31