This scientific article provides an in-depth analysis of the artistic interpretation of symbolic reality and the poetic essence of the inner dialogue technique in the works of James Joyce—the founder of English modernist literature and a major representative of symbolic-psychological prose—and Isajon Sultan, a leading figure of contemporary Uzbek short fiction. The study explores the role of the short story genre in the creative works of these two authors, examining psychological analysis, stream of consciousness, systems of symbols, and unique methods of expressing inner experiences in artistic thinking through the lens of comparative literary studies. Alongside Joyce’s modernist stream-of-consciousness technique, symbolic details, fragmentation of the self, and psychological conflicts, the research also compares the Eastern spiritual tone, inner dialogue, philosophical perception, spiritual awakening, and symbolic system present in Isajon Sultan’s stories. The findings highlight the interrelation of symbolic reality, inner monologue, psychological transformation, and artistic thinking in modern English and Uzbek short fiction, while also identifying the significance of these principles in the development of contemporary prose.

symbolic reality, inner dialogue, inner monologue, stream of consciousness, modernism, artistic thinking, psychological depiction, comparative analysis, emotional experience, symbol, semantic layer, poetics.

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