The article presents a comparative study of the works of the prominent Uzbek writer Yusuf Аtilgan and the renowned Uzbek writer Hurshid Dustmuhammad in the field of Turkish storytelling. In particular, the stories "Unlivable" ("Yaşanmaz") by Yusuf Otilgan and "The Man Who Passed Through Fire" (“Jim o‘tirgan odam”) by Hurshid Dustmuhammad are analyzed, and their common aspects are identified. Special attention is paid to the stylistic features of Uzbek and Turkish stories, the skill of creating characters, the description of spiritual processes, and the characteristics of characters, and scientific conclusions are supported by examples from the works. Emphasis is placed on the influence of prominent figures in world literature on the work of both writers. Theoretical research on the works of both writers is used as a theoretical basis.

Uzbek storytelling, Turkish storytelling, style, modernism, comparative analysis, mental process, character.

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