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ABSTRACT
Erkin Vakhidov is a talented Uzbek poet and an outstanding figure of modern Uzbek literature. His work is a true
continuation of the traditions of the classical ghazal genre. Vakhidov's poems show deep love for his native land, its
wide expanses and faith in the bright future of his native land. This is the main and most important theme in his poetic
heritage.
KEYWORDS
Poem, Uzbek literature, ghazal genre, poet.
INTRODUCTION
Erkin Vakhidov was born on December 28, 1936 in the
family of a teacher in Altiaryk Mist of Fergana Province.
After graduating from high school, he entered the
Tashkent State University, Faculty of Philology, where
he studied from 1955 to 1960. After graduation, he
worked in various publishing houses, editorial offices
of newspapers and magazines. It is especially
noteworthy that he was the first editor-in-chief of
Yoshlik magazine since 1982. During his career, he
made a significant contribution to Uzbek literature and
journalism, and his works continue to enjoy popularity
and recognition.
He began his writing career while still at school, writing
his first poems. His name, translated into Russian,
means "free" and his surname "the only one". Erkin
was truly unique, unique and free in his poetry.
Research Article
CREATIVITY OF ERKIN VAKHIDOV
Submission Date:
September 13, 2023,
Accepted Date:
September 18, 2023,
Published Date:
September 23, 2023
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https://doi.org/10.37547/ajps/Volume03Issue09-04
Kodirova Ozoda
Lecturer of the Department of Russian Language Methodology Fergana State University, Fergana, Uzbekistan
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Every year collections of his poems were published.
Among them: "Breath of Dawn" (1961), "To You My
Songs" (1962), "Heart and Mind" (1963), "My Star"
(1964), "Echo" (1965), "Lyrics" (1965), "Couch of
Youth" (1969), "The Light" (1970), "Present Youth"
(1971).
Poet Robert Rozhdestvensky highly appreciated Erkin
Vakhidov's creativity and commented on his works. He
emphasized the sincere and tough poem "The Dream
of the Earth" and the multi-layered poem "The Rise of
the Immortals" about the Bengali poet Nazrul Islam.
These poets have different voices in their works
ranging from whispering to shouting, which
demonstrates all the possibilities and expressive
means of the author's voice. Erkin Vakhidov's work was
highly appreciated not only in his country but also
abroad. His poetry amazed with sincerity, strength and
variety of expressive means.
Erkin Vakhidov was famous for his kindness and
openness. He was a man with a good sense of humor,
which was reflected in his work, especially in the
poems about Matmus, a comic character of Uzbek
literature.
In his work, one can observe his experimentation with
various genres, including epic and journalistic
literature, but his main predilection was the genre of
song. He wrote poems, ballads, and fables, but
increasingly leaned toward the song form. The themes
of his works were diverse: the Motherland, love,
philosophical reflections, heroic past and reflections
on the future, civic lyrics, satire and humor. Most of his
poems became famous songs sung by Uzbek singers.
Thus, Erkin Vakhidov was not only a poet but also a
songwriter, whose poems are still performed by
talented musicians and singers of Uzbekistan.
Erkin Vakhidov is a poet with a pronounced civic
position. In his poems one can feel anxiety and concern
for the fate of future generations. The author seeks to
penetrate into the deep spiritual and moral processes
taking place in modern society. His poem "Tower"
raises the question of the need to preserve and
transmit the memory of the past. In "Night in
Samarkand" the unbreakable connection of times and
generations is traced. In "Eastern Legend" the author
thinks about the meaning of human life. In his poems
"Heart of a Poet", "Abai", "Lost Poem" Vakhidov
considers the civil purpose of a poet. In addition,
satires from the cycle "Anecdotes of Donish-Kishlak"
mock subservience, betrayal, greed and greed.
Vakhidov's poems attract attention by the variety of
life observations, the depth of their comprehension
and the uniqueness of artistic means used in his work.
In his fable "Ostrich" he plays a word game with the
name of the bird in Uzbek, which consists of the words
"camel" and "bird". This combination of words creates
a small but very accurate poem about pathetic and
insignificant people who adjust to circumstances and
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show cowardice. However, despite this, it is worth
noting that Vakhidov has other poetic works in which
he touches on the theme of love. In these poems, such
as "The Nightingale Cried All Night" and "The Bud", the
traditional attributes of the ghazal, the images of the
nightingale and the rose, are present. These are
symbols of passion and beauty, which are used by the
poet to personify passionate and tragic love. The final
lines of the poems necessarily mention the name of the
poet himself, which is a typical technique in the ghazal
genre.
The poet not only cherishes the traditions of classical
poetry but also gives them his own perception. In his
poem 'Spring', he describes a girl sitting by a spring,
creating a story of waiting for love. The love of the
lyrical hero, like a pure spring, is both sublime and
simple. The feelings of the heroine of the poem are
personified by this spring coming from the depths of
the earth. In the poem "Free Land - Uzbekistan" E.
Vakhidov praises the special achievement of the
people - freedom and independence of the
Motherland. The poet refers to the historical past of his
land, where "hordes trampled ravenously and wounds
are visible on the ground". The poet is proud that the
spirit of freedom and aspiration for the prosperity of
the motherland, embodied in the epics "Alpamysh"
and "Tor-ogly", continue to live. He describes the
motherland as a legendary bogatyr horse with wings -
a symbol of power, strength and freedom.
Thus, Erkin Vahidov's poems combine the traditions of
classical poetry with his own views and interpretation
of love and freedom. Vahidov's work is characterized
by sensuality and depth, revealing a sincere
attachment to his culture and people, as well as a
desire to preserve the national heritage and its
continuity. His poems are imbued with emotional
power and evoke deep feelings in the readers. Erkin
Vakhidov leaves an unforgettable mark on Uzbek
literature and is one of the great poets of his era.
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