COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FANTASY WORLD-BUILDING IN ENGLISH, POLISH, RUSSIAN AND UZBEK LITERATURE
Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of fantasy world-building in English, Polish, Uzbek, and Russian literature from a linguistic and linguocultural perspective. The study examines the genre-specific features of fantasy, including its supernatural setting, mythological foundations, and system of magical elements. Particular attention is paid to the nominative system, conceptual structures, and discourse mechanisms that shape imaginary worlds in the works of authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Andrzej Sapkowski, Maria Semenova, and Khudoyberdi Tukhtaboyev. The research highlights how linguistic means—such as neologisms, mythologically motivated names, and magical vocabulary—function as key tools in constructing fictional realities. The findings demonstrate both universal and culture-specific patterns in fantasy texts, showing that while English fantasy tends toward complex linguistic modeling, Uzbek and Russian traditions incorporate strong folkloric and mythological elements. The study confirms that fantasy discourse represents a unique linguistic system reflecting cultural worldview, narrative logic, and symbolic meaning.
Keywords
Fantasy genre, comparative analysis, world-building, linguocultural analysis, nominative system, conceptual structures, fantasy discourse, mythological lexicon, neologisms, magical vocabulary, proper names, linguistic worldview.How to Cite
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