Stylistic Individuality in Classical Literature
Keywords:
: stylistic individuality; classical literature; Mumtoz Adabiyot; artistic expression; poetic diction; imagery; classical poetics; intertextualityAbstract
This article explores the phenomenon of stylistic individuality within the tradition of Classical Eastern literature, known as Mumtoz Adabiyot. It examines the philosophical, cultural, and linguistic foundations of individual style, focusing on poetic diction, imagery, intertextuality, and rhetorical strategies. The study analyzes how classical authors—particularly poets of the Timurid and post-Timurid periods—achieved a unique artistic identity while adhering to shared aesthetic norms of the classical literary canon. Through comparative and descriptive methods, the article reveals the balance between tradition (an’ana) and innovation (badiiyat), demonstrating how individual authorial voice contributed to the evolution of classical poetics.
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