The analysis of the satirical short stories of O'tkir Hoshimov

Modern Uzbek literature, which began to develop after Chagatai literature in the early 19th century, has continued its progress both during the Soviet period and after independence. Since the period of National Awakening, Uzbek intellectuals have continued to produce works in genres such as novels, short stories, poetry, and theater despite the pressures of the Soviet regime. O'tkir Hoshimov (1941–2013), the subject of this study, was a multifaceted writer who has served modern Uzbek literature for many years. He has become famous for his prose works. Hoshimov realistically reflected the political and social transformations experienced by the Uzbek people in his writings. His works include both societal issues such as hardships during and after the war, injustices, and exploitation of labor, as well as individual themes such as love and marriage. In these stories, the author presents problems observed in society and individuals through the use of satire and humor to attract the reader's attention. In this thesis, fifteen stories from Hoshimov's short story collection titled Satirical Stories have been analyzed using a text-based method, taking into account literary elements such as characters, plot, time, setting, narrative techniques, language, style, and themes. Furthermore, all fifteen stories have been translated into Türkiye Turkish with the aim of introducing O'tkir Hoshimov's literary contributions to the Turkish literary sphere.