UZBEK FOLKLORE STUDIES

O'zbekcha

592 pages

2021

Firdavs-Shoh

The Uzbek people possess an exceptionally rich and unique folklore heritage that has been created and refined over centuries. Recording, publishing, and conducting scholarly research on these invaluable treasures is an arduous task, comparable to digging a well with a needle. This scholarly biobibliographical study provides comprehensive information about the dedicated scholars and devoted folklore collectors whose tireless efforts have made significant contributions to the scientific study of Uzbek folk literature. As such, it serves as a distinctive reflection of the history and development of Uzbek folklore studies. The book is intended for folklorists, ethnographers, philology students, and all readers interested in the national cultural heritage and traditional values of the Uzbek people.