SYMBOLIC EPIC WRITING IN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
Keywords:
: epic, folklore, Khamsa, traditional motifs, Panj Ganj, Yusuf and Zulaykha, Gul and Navruz, Gulshan al-Asrar, Sayfulmulk, Husn-u Dil, symbolism, classical poetry, Adab al-Muluk.Abstract
This article examines the epic genre as one of the most comprehensive
and accomplished forms of classical literature. It explores the close relationship
between epic poetry and folklore traditions, emphasizing the harmony between written
literature and oral folk creativity. The study analyzes the literary heritage of prominent
poets who illuminated the history of literature through epic writing and enriched
literary traditions through their works. Particular attention is devoted to symbolism,
allegorical imagery, and the development of symbolic epic traditions in
classical Uzbek literature.
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