The short story and novella writing of the Independence period in Uzbek literature are developing alongside the achievements of 20th-century Uzbek prose and the most prominent works of world literature. As a result, the advanced principles of world literature are having an impact on Uzbek prose, particularly in short stories and novellas. This article discusses some reflections on the fate and tragedy of the characters in the short stories and novellas of the author Xurshid Do'stmuhammad, who contributed to the development of modern Uzbek prose.

short story, novella, character, personality, conflict, artistic quality, symbolism, metaphor, national character, creative intention, realistic depiction, tradition and artistic mastery, polyphonic interpretation.

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