Abstract:

In the article, the plays of Haldun Taner and Erkin Azam, the brilliant representatives of modern Turkish and Uzbek literature, were analyzed comparatively. After giving briefinformation about the literary life of the artists, their dramatic achievements were revealed. The common features of the works were determined by comparing Haldun Taner's play "Vatan Kurtaran Şaban" (Shaban, which saved the homeland) with Erkin Azam's play "Farrosh kampirning tushi" (Cleaning Woman's Dream). The common and different aspects of dramatic works in terms of character cast, nature of characters and plot were researched. In particular, general information was given about the works that played an important role in the formation of the Uzbek and Turkish theater. In addition, in Erkin Azam's works, the flaws of the old system, the old thought in someone's mind and its results are expressed with satirical images. It reflects the life and problems of today's people in a unique way. Haldun Taner gave great importance to social change in his works. The work reflects the situation of Turkish society, which has changed in parallel with social, political and economic laws. The article looks at the paths of literary creativity of Haldun Taner and Erkin Azam, noting the breadth of their economic and political worldviews, their excellent command of several foreign languages, and their versatility as journalists. In this context, the joint works of common styles have been examined comparatively. Usually, the main content and idea of ​​​​each work is embodied mainly in the image of the hero. As we have mentioned before, the heroes in Haldun Taner and Erkin Azam's plays seem to have emerged from a common content, a common idea. The image of the ongoing inner experiences in the psychology of the heroes is manifested in similar images. Especially the works of Haldun Taner and Erkin Azam reflect the bright image of the leader. In the works, the authors gradually shed light on the character traits of the image of a high-ranking person. They express the ideas they want to convey through this image. The language of the works of Haldun Taner and Erkin Azam also have many common points. Both authors have used irony extensively. We can see this in the titles of his works as well as in the names of the heroes. In the works of Erkin Azam and Haldun Taner, it is also examined that barbarism serves a more humorous feeling while illuminating the aspects of the heroic character.

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