Distinctive Features of Shodmonqul Salom's

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This article explores the poetic world of one of the prominent representatives of modern Uzbek poetry — Shodmonqul Salom. It examines his creative activity, artistic-aesthetic views, and poetic style. Particular attention is given to the poet’s literary school, his place in the literary process, and his distinctive use of rhythm, metaphor, metonymy, and imagery. The interrelationship between personal and social lyricism is also thoroughly analyzed. Keywords: Modern Uzbek poetry, poetic thought, artistic expression, national spirit, philosophical lyricism, imagery, spirituality, poetry analysis, literary process. lyricism. He conveys the echoes of sorrowful hearts and Introduction: Poetry is a complex literary human experiences through unique artistic devices. His phenomenon. Historically, all refined verbal art was work often reflects the bitter truths of life, existential considered poetry, with prose long being seen as struggles, yearning, and the complex emotions lost inferior to verse. The structured form of poetry, its between questions and silence. resistance to ordinary speech, and its emotional resonance gave it a mystical and exalted status across One of the defining features of his work is the use of cultures. Only from the Renaissance in Europe and the rhetorical questions, not as a call for answers but as an 19th century in Russia was prose recognized as part of expression of inner anguish. literary art. In the Muslim East, this recognition came "Shu yomg‘irlar kecha yog‘sa bo‘lmasmidi, even later. Alisher Navoi, in Hayrat ul-Abror, compared Intiq yo‘lning halqoblari to‘lmasmidi?" the perfection of verse to a blooming flower in a garden, far superior to prose, which he likened to a Here, the pain of missed opportunities and time-bound scattered weed. Thus, poetry has always held a suffering is articulated with subtle despair. dominant place in the history of Uzbek literature. Themes of Longing and Loss Poetry's unique musicality, structure, and emotive Salom transforms longing into a vivid poetic image: power have set it apart from mere speech or scientific "Men sog‘inchning ko‘zlarini she’rga soldim, explanation. Through poetry, human speech gains Shu she’rlarni o‘zing aytsang bo‘lmasmidi?" rhythm, harmony, and completeness. It embodies the magical charm of language and resonates deeply with Longing becomes humanized — it has eyes, it becomes the human spirit. Traditionally performed aloud, poetry poetry itself — blending emotion and art. was perceived as a powerful force capable of affecting Tragic Undertones and Dramatism emotions directly. Therefore, its sound quality — His lines often carry a hidden tragedy: rhythm, melody, and acoustic richness — was given special attention throughout history. "Manzurajon, o‘g‘ilginang o‘lmasmidi?" Shodmonqul Salom is one of the most prolific and This single line encapsulates familial tragedy and the contemplative poets in contemporary Uzbek literature. helplessness of humanity in the face of fate. His poetry resonates deeply, marked by sincere Salom frequently uses symbolism to deepen emotional emotions, philosophical undertones, and poignant meaning: American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research 96 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (ISSN: 2771-2141) "Yuragimni qo‘lga o‘rgatib xo‘rlayotgan, As L. Timofeev noted: Azoblarni Parvardigor bilmasmidi?" "A lyric poem is, first and foremost, the inner speech of the human soul" [6, p. 66]. The heart symbolizes the sum of human emotion — humiliated and anguished, even beyond divine This quality makes Salom's poetry both delicate and understanding. sincere. Metaphor, simile, repetition, and rhetorical Nature as Emotional Mirror questioning are intrinsic to his poetic voice: In his poetry, natural imagery is not merely decorative "Bor umrimda bir nidodan qochib o‘tdim: — it serves as a mirror for emotional and philosophical reflection. Spring becomes hope, dawn — purification, Bunday bo‘lsa, keyin unday bo‘lmasmidi?" night — sorrow, rain — tears, a bouquet — longing. Here, life is presented as an escape from a cry — a These symbols render inner emotions into vivid poetic poetic portrayal of a generation's inner conflict. expressions [12, p. 60]. Artistic Style and Musicality This symbolic use of nature aligns with what literary A hallmark of Salom’s poetry is its musicality. Every critics term “symbolic poetics,” where landscape word is imbued with internal rhythm and phonetic imagery serves as a carrier of inner meaning. harmony. His use of sound, pauses, syllabic structure,