NATIONAL HEROES IN THE WORKS OF ABDULLA QODIRIY: A REFLECTION OF UZBEK IDENTITY AND NATIONALISM
Keywords:
literary, character, personif, tradition, complexities, modernity, value.Abstract
Abdulla Qodiriy (1894–1938) is one of the most influential figures in early 20th-century Uzbek literature. His works, which focus on the social, cultural, and political issues of his time, have contributed significantly to the formation of modern Uzbek national identity. Central to Qodiriy’s narratives is the concept of national heroes—figures who embody the struggles and aspirations of the people. This article explores the portrayal of national heroes in Qodiriy's major works, such as "O'tkan Kunlar" (Days Gone By) and "Mehrobdan Chayon" (Scorpion from the Mihrab), examining how these characters represent the tension between tradition and modernity, the complexities of national identity, and the longing for social justice.
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Qodiriy, Abdulla. O'tkan Kunlar [Days Gone By]. Translated by M. Nizamov, 1998.
Qodiriy, Abdulla. Mehrobdan Chayon [Scorpion from the Mihrab]. 1927.
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