This article examines the artistic interpretation of the “little man” concept in the works of Odil Yoqubov, highlighting the image of the ordinary person and its significance in our national literature. Through the examples of the writer’s novels such as “Diyonat” (Conscience), “Ko‘hna dunyo” (The Ancient World), “Ulug‘bek xazinasi” (The Treasure of Ulugbek), “Adolat manzili” (The Abode of Justice), as well as several of his dramas, the inner world of the ordinary person, their participation in social processes, aspiration for justice, and spiritual experiences are analyzed. Moreover, the article reveals the harmony of national mentality and universal values in Yoqubov’s works. Written from the perspective of modern literary studies, the article aims to scientifically substantiate the new stage of the “little man” phenomenon in Uzbek prose.

Odil Yoqubov, little man, image of the ordinary person

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