FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE OF RHETORICAL DEVICES IN THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF ALISHER NAVOIY’S “MAHBUB UL-QULUB”

Abstract

 This thesis examines the rhetorical devices used in Alisher Navoiy’s “Mahbub ul-Qulub” and their functional equivalents in English translation. The study aims to reveal how the rich rhetorical expressions of classical Uzbek literature can be effectively conveyed through translation while preserving their original aesthetic and moral essence. By analyzing metaphors, similes, parallelisms, and other rhetorical figures in Navoiy’s prose, the research highlights the challenges of maintaining stylistic harmony and cultural depth in translation. The paper also explores the translator’s role in balancing literal accuracy with expressive meaning, showing how rhetorical elements contribute to the universality of Navoiy’s philosophical thought. The findings suggest that functional equivalence in translation requires not only linguistic proficiency but also a deep understanding of cultural and spiritual contexts.