LITERATURE AS A DRIVER FOR INDEPENDENCE: AMERICAN AND UZBEK LITERATURE IN COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

: It was commonly believed that literature focused on aesthetic purposes while politics occupied a separate realm with distinct characteristics. However, a number of literary figures could demonstrate the ability to skillfully employ literary genres to convey in their writings their political agendas explicitly addressing political issues. This research delves into the realm of American Enlightenment and Uzbek Jadid literature, examining how the politics of colonialism, national resistance, and the formation of national identity influenced the emergence of new literary genres. The research focuses on the works of renowned American Enlightenment writers and Uzbek Jadid writers, shedding light on the literary forms and genres they produced. A comparative analysis reveals that the literary works of the period in question lend themselves well to contrasting and comparing experiences, themes, and strategies utilised within British and Russian colonial contexts.