This article examines the representation of the life and creative legacy of Hamza Hakimzoda Niyoziy in foreign literary scholarship, with particular emphasis on the works of the American scholar Edward Allworth, and analyzes how these interpretations have been received in Uzbek literary studies. The study critically investigates the objections raised by scholars such as Laziz Qayumov, Matyoqub Qo‘shjonov, and Marat Nurmuhamedov toward Allworth’s views, focusing on their underlying causes and scholarly foundations. Special attention is given to issues of translation accuracy, ideological factors, and the influence of the Soviet-era academic environment on interpretations of Hamza’s personality and legacy. In addition, Hamza Hakimzoda’s death, his dramatic heritage, and his role in the development of theatrical art are evaluated objectively on the basis of Allworth’s works. The article substantiates the necessity of revisiting international scholarly interpretations of Hamza Hakimzoda’s legacy through a comprehensive and contextual analysis.

Hamza Hakimzoda Niyoziy, Edward Allworth, Uzbek literary studies

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