Types Of The Hero In Epic Short Prose Of Russian And Uzbek Literature Of The Early 20th Century

Abstract

The early twentieth century was a period of profound social, political, and cultural transformation in both Russian and Uzbek societies. These changes were reflected in literature, particularly in epic short prose, where writers sought to depict new types of heroes responding to a rapidly changing world. This article examines the main types of literary heroes in epic short prose of Russian and Uzbek literature at the beginning of the twentieth century. Through comparative analysis, the study identifies shared and distinctive features in the portrayal of heroes, focusing on social background, psychological depth, moral values, and narrative function. The article demonstrates that while Russian and Uzbek authors developed their heroes within different cultural traditions, both literatures reveal similar tendencies toward realism, psychological introspection, and social critique.