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, scientifically defining the relationship between stylization and modification, 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 findings 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 classification 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 modification; modification requires structural and functional transformation, which distinguishes it from stylization.
Several conclusions emerged. Classification 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 identification of genre stylization with modification. Origins of images and motifs are still insufficiently 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.