The Problem of Historical Fact and Interpretation in the Portrait of a Historical Person

Gulbahor Ashurova

2023

Abstract

In the wake of newfound independence, Uzbek authors have embraced a refreshing freedom to explore their literary and aesthetic ambitions, championing lofty ideals. This autonomy has unshackled their ability to authentically depict historical narratives and craft works centered around prominent historical figures. This transformation has rekindled an interest in historical authenticity and artistic interpretation, as well as the concept of the natural-aesthetic ideal. This article delves into the treatment of historical figures in Uzbek prose during the post-independence era, with a particular focus on the intricate task of characterizing figures like Navoi. It critically examines the interplay between historical accuracy and artistic portrayal in contemporary Uzbek literature. Ultimately, this exploration reveals that the artistic depiction of historical figures is a nuanced and multifaceted endeavor, emphasizing that there is no singular "correct" approach to representing them.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ashurova G. (2023). The Problem of Historical Fact and Interpretation in the Portrait of a Historical Person. In Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR; ISBN 978-989-758-687-3, SciTePress, pages 829-833. DOI: 10.5220/0012512600003792

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir23,
author={Gulbahor Ashurova},
title={The Problem of Historical Fact and Interpretation in the Portrait of a Historical Person},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR},
year={2023},
pages={829-833},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012512600003792},
isbn={978-989-758-687-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR
TI - The Problem of Historical Fact and Interpretation in the Portrait of a Historical Person
SN - 978-989-758-687-3
AU - Ashurova G.
PY - 2023
SP - 829
EP - 833
DO - 10.5220/0012512600003792
PB - SciTePress