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A POET BORN FOR THE STRUGGLE
Munisa Muhammadova
1st year basic doctoral student (PhD) at the Alisher
Navoi Language and Literature Museum
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16669599
Abstract
. In this article, you will learn about the collections of memoirs
about the poet, which serve as important sources for studying Hamid Olimjon's
work, and the authors' analysis of the unique aspects reflected in Hamid
Olimjon's poetry, drama, and journalism, the poet's life path, his entry into
creativity, and his early collections of works that are subject to literary analysis.
Keywords
: article, literary criticism, poetry, journalism, poetry, art.
Hamid Olimjon, one of the prominent figures of 20th-century Uzbek
literature, left an indelible mark on the history of our national literature with his
rich and multifaceted work. He made significant contributions to literature in
poetry, epic poetry, dramaturgy, and translation, selflessly serving to awaken
the national consciousness of the Uzbek people and strengthen their spiritual
and educational development. In Hamid Olimjon's works, the life of the people,
national values, the spirit of independence, and the ideas of humanism and
goodness occupy a central place. His elegant lyrics vividly express the feelings of
the poet's heart, loyalty to the Motherland and the people, and love for beauty
and life. By studying the poet's work, we understand not only his personal
artistic skill but also the socio-spiritual landscape of his time. There are
numerous memoirs, recollections, and articles about the writer's life, literary
activities, and his literary portrait. We will recall them one by one and present
historical facts and information about his work and writings. First, under the
editorship of Hamid Olimjon's wife, the refined poetess Zulfiyaxonim, a
collection of memoirs about Hamid Olimjon titled "You Live in the Heart of My
People" was prepared and published by H. Sulaymonova. This collection
includes Oybek's article "My Memories of the Poet," in which he recounts his
first meeting with Hamid Olimjon, his impartial and sincere assessment of the
poet's work after reviewing his first poetry collection, and how he saw Hamid
Olimjon as a young and energetic creator. Gafur Gulyam's article "Remembering
Hamid" recollects interesting events from their youth and student years,
memorable life stories from their joint creative journeys, and Hamid Olimjon's
development from a young, vibrant creator to his leadership role in the Writers'
Union. He fondly remembers how Hamid Olimjon's leadership qualities
harmoniously coexisted with his poetic abilities. Mirzo Tursunzoda's "Memory
of the Fiery Poet" expresses his impressions of his first meetings with Hamid
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Olimjon, noting the poet's deep knowledge of the great poet Navoi's work and
how this influenced the preservation of Uzbek classical poetry traditions in
Hamid Olimjon's work. The memoirs of prominent folklorist Hodi Zarif, "Patriot
of Uzbek Folklore," and scholar Muzayyana Alaviya, "Always Alive," highlight
Hamid Olimjon's contribution to the continuation of Uzbek folklore and epic
traditions. They mention his role not only as a poet but also as a folklorist who
wrote and prepared the epic "Alpomish" for publication and had ambitious plans
to compile an anthology of Uzbek folklore. Lastly, the article "The Poet's Last
Days" by renowned poet Uygun, Hamid Olimjon's close friend and
contemporary, is noteworthy. Based on real-life events, Uygun narrates Hamid
Olimjon's creative journeys, his active involvement in the literary process, and
his human qualities. The article even recounts the poet's thoughts and
experiences during his tragic accident, his physical condition, and his final days.
Readers of these memories gain insight into Hamid Olimjon's great personality
and creative abilities.
The most significant aspect of this collection of memoirs is that it includes
the recollections of the poet's mother, Komila aya Azimova, titled "Abdulhamid's
Youth." She was the woman who laid the foundation for Hamid Olimjon's
development as a sensitive poet and played a key role in his life. In this section,
Komila aya recalls important life events from the poet's birth to his maturation
as a poet, illustrating Hamid Olimjon's youthful character and human qualities
through examples from his life. For instance, she remembers that when she
noticed his passion for writing and drawing in childhood and asked, "What are
you doing, growing flowers from stone?," the young poet replied, "Writing
poetry is like growing flowers from stone, mother." She recollects that his
creative abilities were strong from a young age. Furthermore, the memoirs of
Russian and other non-Uzbek poets and writers who admired Hamid Olimjon's
work, collaborated with him in the literary process, maintained friendly
relations, and respected his creativity, serve as evidence of the breadth of his
influence. Among these are Nikolai Tikhonov's "Thoughts," Lev Penkovsky's
"Always Young," and Edi Ognetsvet's "Unforgettable Days," which are valuable
sources for studying the poet's life. Equally relevant are Maqsud Shayxzoda's
"Hamid's Voice," Shukur Sa'dulla's "Memoirs of Hamid Olimjon," Jumaniyoz
Sharifiy's "People's Poet," and Mirtemir's "Memoirs of a Friend and
Contemporary." These works acknowledge the writer's contributions to the
literary process and his creative achievements, offering sincere assessments and
expressing warm thoughts about how the poet's untimely death could not halt
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his creative legacy, and how Hamid Olimjon's works transcend time and space.
In addition to accounts from his contemporaries and relatives, well-known
artists also share beautiful memories of the poet. Sora Eshonto'rayeva's "It Was
a Day of Mobilization," Lutfixonim Sarimsoqova's "Remembering Hamid
Olimjon," and Komil Yormatov's "The Memory of the Poet" recount their first
impressions of meeting Hamid Olimjon and recall memorable events from
literary gatherings and state events, vividly portraying his human qualities.
This collection serves as the primary source for revealing the
aforementioned bright and creative period in Hamid Olimjon's life and work, for
studying the poet's personality, the foundation of his creativity, and how and
with whom he developed. Studying such memoir collections helps researchers
engaged with the poet's work to form a mental image of his literary portrait and
reputation. The contribution of Naim Karimov, Doctor of Philological Sciences,
Professor, and Academician, is invaluable. He led the preparation and
publication of Hamid Olimjon's complete 10-volume works and authored several
valuable books and articles on the poet's life and analysis of his works, serving
as an example for young scholars. Under Naim Karimov's editorship, a collection
of articles featuring conclusions and research works by famous critics, writers,
and literary scholars of the time on Hamid Olimjon's work serves as a valuable
resource for young scholars studying the poet's oeuvre, much like the
aforementioned memoir collection. The first article in this compilation, "A Major
Figure of Our Literature" by literary scholar and publicist Vohid Zohidov, praises
Hamid Olimjon's biography, his mastery in poetry and journalism, and the
uniqueness of his translations. Speaking about Hamid Olimjon, the author states:
"Hamid Olimjon was born for poetry and struggle. With the delicacy and passion
of his soul, the subtlety and sharpness of his gaze, his ability to distinctly feel and
appreciate beauty in people and life, his capacity to perceive and reject life's
depravity, and his skill in singing about elegance, he himself was a living
embodiment of poetry." This characterization highlights the significance of
Hamid Olimjon's work. While the article briefly mentions the poet's biography
and suggests that the changes and initial steps in Hamid Olimjon's creative
development resulted from studying and being inspired by Russian classical
literature, we can critically approach this view. In studying Hamid Olimjon's
personality, I became convinced that despite his good knowledge of Russian
classical literature, he primarily possessed deep knowledge of Uzbek classical
literature and Uzbek folk oral traditions. He was particularly well-versed in
Navoi's works, leading their study and preparation for publication. The
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existence of rhyming ghazals reminiscent of medieval poetry among the poet's
works supports this assertion. Such a one-sided view can hinder a
comprehensive, historical study of Hamid Olimjon's work.
Following the aforementioned article, another prominent literary scholar,
Homil Yoqubov, analyzes Hamid Olimjon's first steps into creative writing under
the title "Fiery Lyricist." He examines the reflection of folk oral traditions in
Olimjon's lyrics and analyzes several of the poet's poems such as "Someone," "To
the October Land," "In the Moonlight," "In the Embrace of the Hills," and "Valley
of Happiness." Yoqubov illuminates the content of verses that reflect the poet's
inner experiences and the intertwining of people's dreams and goals by
comparing them with other works in Olimjon's oeuvre. Additionally, this
collection features Naim Karimov's article entitled "The Poet's Art," which
analyzes the epic "Zaynab and Omon," one of Hamid Olimjon's works praising
freedom, homeland, and love. Karimov examines the epic's creation history,
structure, meter, musicality, system of imagery, and sequence of events. He also
explores the characters' speech patterns, stylistic devices, and the poet's
aspirations as reflected through the portrayal of characters. The article even
compares the monologues of Zaynab and Omon, two main characters, with
similar devices in Olimjon's poems, providing examples of the harmony in their
hidden meanings. Furthermore, in analyzing the poetic artistry of Hamid
Olimjon's works, Karimov concludes that a romantic mood predominates in his
lyrical poetry. Agreeing with this conclusion, I believe that the enduring appeal
and vitality of Olimjon's work, as well as its ability to resonate through the ages,
stem from the thread of love that connects passionate images imbued with
patriotism and courage. Love forms the foundation of feelings that perpetually
motivate humanity to live and struggle, and through love for family, homeland,
and beloved, human relationships are established. The next article in the
collection is by another literary scholar, Berdiali Imomov, titled "Hamid Olimjon
- Playwright," which explores Olimjon's dramaturgy and his mastery in drama.
This article provides information about "The Sword of Uzbekistan," one of
Olimjon's early dramatic works, written in collaboration with major writers
such as S. Abdulla, N. Pogodin, and Uyg'un. It discusses the extent to which this
work influenced the literary and socio-political environment of its time and its
advantages compared to other contemporary works.
When discussing drama, the system of characters within it is inevitably
analyzed. First and foremost, the author expresses his thoughts about the
character of Arslon, its portrayal, and the social burden placed upon it. Another
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achievement of this drama in Hamid Olimjon's work is that it was written in
collaboration with other playwrights. This collaboration provided the first-time
dramatist with a significant opportunity for experience exchange, allowing him
to master the specific characteristics of the drama genre. It also enabled him to
gain expertise for his later plays on various themes, such as "Muqanna" and
"Jinoyat" ("Crime").
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