THE POETIC UNIVERSE OF USMON AZIM: ARTISTIC INNOVATIONS AND PHILOSOPHICAL SYNTHESIS IN MODERN UZBEK LYRICISM
Abstract
This paper explores the artistic dimensions and philosophical foundations of the lyrical poetry of Usmon Azim, a prominent figure in contemporary Uzbek literature. Utilizing comparative, structural-semantic, and textological analysis, the study deciphers how the poet synthesizes deep-rooted folklore motifs (Baxshi traditions) with modern existentialist philosophies. The research examines the structural evolution of his metaphors, the psychological depth of his lyrical hero, and the artistic synthesis of traditional and individual myth-making. Through textual analysis of specific poems like "Kuz" and "Baxshiyona", the paper demonstrates how abstract psychological states are solidified into dynamic aesthetic images. The findings indicate that Usmon Azim’s lyricism reconstructs national identity through avant-garde poetic forms, establishing a unique aesthetic school within Eastern poetic paradigms.