COVERAGE OF THE THEME OF WAR IN 20th-CENTURY ENGLISH AND UZBEK LITERATURE AND ITS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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The twentieth century was marked by world wars, revolutions, political conflicts, and tremendous social transformation, all of which deeply influenced literary creation. English and Uzbek writers reflected the tragedy of warfare through diverse artistic styles, psychological illustration, and moral interpretation. This article examines the representation of war in 20th-century English and Uzbek literature, focusing on the similarities and differences in themes, imagery, characters, and narrative methods. Through comparative analysis, the paper explores how literary works served not only as historical testimony, but also as tools for ethical reflection, preservation of cultural memory, and promotion of peace.
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1.Primary Literary Works (20th‑Century Literature)
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