"THE SATIRICAL AND HUMOROUS WORK OF ABDULLA AVLONI - HIS HUMOROUS WORKS AND HIS ATTITUDE TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS"

Аннотация

Abdulla Avloni, a prominent Uzbek educator, poet, and social reformer, made significant contributions to Uzbek literature, particularly through his satirical and humorous works. His satire served as a powerful tool for social critique, addressing issues such as ignorance, corruption, and outdated traditions. Avloni's humorous writing was not merely for entertainment but aimed at enlightening the masses and encouraging progress. This paper examines Avloni’s use of satire and humor in his literary works, analyzing how he tackled social problems and advocated for reform through literature. Keywords: Abdulla Avloni, Uzbek literature, satire, humor, social criticism, national identity, Jadidism. Satire and humor have long played a crucial role in literature as tools for exposing societal flaws and promoting change. Abdulla Avloni, one of the leading figures of early Uzbek literary modernism, used humor as an effective means of addressing the pressing social issues of histime. His works reflect a deep concern for the intellectual and moral state of society, often ridiculing ignorance, backward traditions, and thehypocrisy oftheruling elite. Avloni was a key figure in the Jadid movement, which sought to reform education and modernize Central Asian society. Through his satirical works, he aimed to engage readers in discussions about social progress, calling for enlightenment and reform. His humor was not merely for amusement; it carried aserious message about theneed for education, gender equality, andethical responsibility. This paper explores Avloni’s use of satire and humor as a vehicle for social criticism. By analyzing his works, we will examine how his literary style contributed to public awareness and national awakening in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the lasting impact of his contributions to Uzbek