AN ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF PEACE (TINCHLIK) IN UZBEK LITERATURE
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O‘rmonova Durdonaxon Tavakkaljon qizi
Secondary School № 55 English Language Teacher
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- Peace concept, tinchlik, Uzbek literature, literary concept, cultural values
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The concept of peace, expressed in Uzbek by the term “tinchlik”, occupies a central position in Uzbek literary consciousness. This article investigates the semantic structure, cultural dimensions, and artistic representation of the peace concept in Uzbek literature from the classical period to contemporary writing. Drawing upon literary concept theory and cognitive-cultural analysis, the study demonstrates that tinchlik in Uzbek literary discourse transcends the meaning of the absence of war and functions as a multidimensional construct encompassing moral harmony, just governance, spiritual equilibrium, and national stability. Through qualitative textual analysis of representative literary works, the article reveals peace as a culturally embedded and ethically charged phenomenon that shapes narrative structures, imagery, and character construction. The study contributes to conceptual literary research by systematizing the semantic layers of peace within Uzbek literary tradition and highlighting its continuity across historical transformations.
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- 2026-02-25
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- Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026)
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