Tradition and Modernity in Eastern and Western Young Adult Literature: a Comparative Study of Uzbek and English Contexts
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This article explores the artistic interpretation oftradition and modernity in literature for young adults (YA), focusing onthe comparative analysis of Uzbek and English literary traditions. WhileEnglish YA literature often emphasizes individual agency and thedeconstruction of social norms (modernity), Uzbek literaturetraditionally centers on moral guidance and national identity (tradition).However, contemporary trends show a convergence where both culturesnavigate the complexities of globalization.
Institution: Namangan State Pedagogical Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7204224659
