STUDY OF STYLIZED FOLKLORISMS: STYLIZATION OR MODIFICATION?

The aim of this study is to systematically
clarify the process of studying stylized
folklorisms in Uzbek literary studies, along with
their theoretical foundations and typological
interpretations. To achieve this goal, several
tasks were undertaken: analyzing the typology of
folklorism, scientifcally defning the relationship
between stylization and modifcation, and
revealing the poetic functions of genre, motif,
rhythm, and mythological image stylization.
The research employed historical-comparative,
typological, structural-semantic, and conceptual
methods. The scholarly views of B.Sarimsakov,
I.Yormatov, and L.Sharipova served as the
methodological basis and were comparatively
analyzed. The relationship between folklore and
written literature was examined through stylized
folklorisms, using the works of Usmon Azim and
Yoldosh Eshbek as primary material.
The fndings show that the study of complex
folklorisms is a key direction in literary studies,
and stylized folklorisms represent one of its
internal branches. These folklorisms emerged in
scholarly discourse in the 1970s–1980s, while
their classifcation into genre, motif, image,
and rhythm stylization began developing more
actively after 2010. Complex folklorisms are
categorized into synthesized, analytical, and
stylized types, each with its own subtypes and
research approaches.
The study also examined the comparison
between metaphorization and stylization, as well
as adaptations of genre, image, and rhythm in
drama and children’s literature. It was established
that not all stylization can be considered modifcation; modifcation requires structural and
functional transformation, which distinguishes it
from stylization.
Several conclusions emerged. Classifcation
of stylized folklorisms into types and subtypes
remains the starting point. Although L.Sharipova
made important contributions to stylization
theory, some issues remain controversial,
especially the identifcation of genre stylization
with modifcation. Origins of images and motifs
are still insufciently explored. Analyses of
Usmon Azim’s Baxshiyona reveal repetitions
requiring reassessment. Ultimately, stylization is
the “second life” of folklore, ensuring continuity
and development in modern literature.