This article examines the satirical and humorous dimensions of Gafur Ghulam's literary works, focusing particularly on his prose compositions like "Hasan Kayfiy," "Farzandi solih," and "Afandi o'lmaydigan bo'ldi." Through textual analysis of these works, this research demonstrates how Ghulam employed humor as a sophisticated vehicle for social critique while entertaining readers across generations. The findings suggest that Ghulam's comedic elements served dual purposes: as entertainment and as a means to address complex social issues during Soviet-era Uzbekistan, establishing him as a master satirist as well as a serious literary figure.

Gafur Ghulam, Uzbek literature, satire, humor, Soviet literature,

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