The Role of Epistolary Techniques in World and Uzbek Fiction: Artistic Composition and Aesthetic Function

Abstract

The epistolary form, derived from the Latin word epistola meaning “letter,” has long served as one of the most intimate and dynamic techniques in world fiction. This study explores the artistic composition and aesthetic function of epistolary narration in both Western and Uzbek literary traditions. Through a comparative review of classical and modern texts—from Samuel Richardson’s Pamela to Abdulla Qodiriy’s O‘tkan kunlar—this article examines how the use of letters, diaries, and other forms of written correspondence enables deeper psychological insight and narrative authenticity. The research employs analytical and descriptive methods, highlighting how epistolary techniques create an illusion of immediacy, enhance subjectivity, and build emotional bridges between author, character, and reader. The findings underscore the enduring relevance of epistolary devices in shaping moral, social, and philosophical dimensions of literary composition in world literature.