Abdulla Avloni, a prominent Uzbek educator, poet, and social reformer, made significant contributions to the development of Uzbek literature and national consciousness. His work "Literature or Nation" explores the interdependence of literature and national identity, emphasizing the role of literature in shaping and preserving cultural values. Avloni argues that literature serves as both a mirror and a guiding force for society, helping to cultivate national pride and intellectual development. This paper examines the main themes of "Literature or Nation" and Avloni’s perspective on the essential role of literature in nation-building, highlighting his advocacy for an educational and progressive literary movement.

Abdulla Avloni, Uzbek literature, national identity, cultural development, educational reform, literature and society, modernism.

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