A Comparative Study Of Imagological Issues In The Works Of A.P. Chekhov And A. Qahhor

Abstract

This article presents a comparative study of imagological issues in the works of A.P. Chekhov and Abdulla Qahhor. Imagology, as a branch of comparative literature, focuses on the representation of national, cultural, and social images in literary texts. The works of Chekhov and Qahhor, though belonging to different literary traditions—Russian and Uzbek—demonstrate striking similarities in their depiction of social types, national character, and everyday life. At the same time, each author reflects the specific historical and cultural realities of his society. This study analyzes how both writers construct images of the individual, society, and “the Other,” and how these images function within their artistic systems. The article argues that Chekhov and Qahhor employ realistic narrative techniques, psychological depth, and subtle irony to create enduring cultural images that transcend national boundaries while preserving distinct cultural identities.