Translation challenges of literary works from Uzbek into english (in the example of A. Navoi’s ruboi)

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— Literary translation is a complex art that involves bridging linguistic, cultural, and artistic gaps between languages. When it comes to translating works from Uzbek to English, one encounters a plethora of challenges, particularly evident in masterpieces like Alisher Navoi's ruboi. Navoi, a towering figure in Uzbek literature, crafted poetry that reflects the rich cultural heritage and poetic tradition of Central Asia. However, conveying the depth and beauty of his verses into English requires careful navigation through various obstacles. This article talks about these obstacles and how to overcome them, and analyzes the works of A. Navoi. This article delves into the myriad challenges encountered when translating Navoi's masterpiece into English. Keywords— translation challenges, Uzbek literature, ruboi, cultural nuances, poetic structure, lexical challenges, figurative language, historical context, voice and style. “Compared to the language used in daily communication, the language of fiction is a language reworked by wordsmiths”. D. Fyodrov 1. INTRODUCTION Alisher Navoi's ruboi is considered one of the works that has an indelible place in Uzbek literature and the history of literature. This work belongs to the creative giants of Alisher Navoi, who lived in the 15th-16th centuries, and helps to understand his works. His various poetic works, ghazals, ruboi and quatrains demonstrate the highest qualities of the Uzbek language. Also, Alisher Navoi's creative words are famous for the ways of combining language and meaning, his ruboi. 2. MAIN PART The first translations of samples of Uzbek literature into English are naturally associated with the name of Alisher Navoi. The epic poem “Lison ut-tair” of the great thinker was translated into English by E. Fitzgerald and published in Boston, USA in 1899. The prose description of the same work was translated into English by the Canadian translator Harry Dick in cooperation with the Uzbek translation scholar N.Kambarov. The treatise "Muhokamat ul-lughatayn" translated by Robert Devereux was published in the form of a book in the USA in 1966, while the great poet's epic "Saba'i Sayyor" was translated into English by the American professor V.Firman. In 1988, the society "Vatan" of Uzbekistan published Alisher Navoi's wisdom in English translation by Margaret Bettlin in the Latin alphabet. In 1961, the English-language collection "Uzbekistan Speaks" published in Tashkent included samples of Alisher Navoi's ghazals, ruboi, and wisdom, as well as an excerpt from the epic "Farhod and Shirin". When translating ruboi from Uzbek to English, it is necessary to take into account different points of view. This requires correct expression of the linguistic meaning, preservation of the creative parts of the work, detailed theft of poetic and rhetorical devices. Also, Alisher Navoi's works should correspond to the phrasal image of the language being translated. To meet such a problem, the work done by regular and local translators is of great importance. They perform one of the most important tasks in explaining Alisher Navoi's meaningful work and understanding his poetic language. Also, translators with qualifications in language and creative theory are important, as they help to translate Alisher Navoi's works from Uzbek to English. In addition, the translation of the ruboi should contain important artistic, literary and spiritual values. The translation should help to make the understanding of Navoi's works of Uzbek literature more ethical and practical. This means that it is possible to translate the work incorrectly into English, lose the meaning, explain the poetic methods, and lose the opportunity to understand the most basic essences of Uzbek literature and culture. Translating literature works from Uzbek to English, especially in the case of Alisher Navoi's ruboi presents several challenges: Cultural Nuances: Uzbek literature, including Navoi's works, often contains cultural references, idioms, and historical contexts that may not have direct equivalents in English. Translators must find ways to convey these nuances without losing their significance or authenticity. www.samdchti.uz 44 RAQAMLI TEXNOLOGIYALAR DAVRIDA TARJIMASHUNOSLIK VA LINGVISTIKA: ZAMONAVIY YONDASHUVLAR TADQIQI” nomli ilmiy maqolalar to‘plami May – 2024 Here is an example from Alisher Navoi's work, specifically from his famous poem "Layli and Majnun" (also spelled "Laili and Majnun" or "Leyli va Majnun"). This poem is a classic of Uzbek and Persian literature, and it tells the tragic love story of Layli and Majnun, whose love is forbidden by societal norms. Original Uzbek text (excerpt): "Kunduzi behor uchun Ko'krak qildi bir kun." Translation: "One day, for the sake of a camel, He gave up his liver." Explanation: This excerpt from "Layli and Majnun" contains a cultural reference that may not have a direct equivalent in English. The phrase "Kunduzi behor uchun" refers to Majnun's extreme devotion to L