This article examines the principles of selecting highly artistic works from modern Uzbek literature for study in literature classes at general secondary education schools. It emphasizes fostering respect and admiration for nationally esteemed writers through these works, rejecting the practice of imposing ready-made interpretations of literary texts on students, and instead developing students’ independent and critical engagement with literary works based on specific questions and tasks. The study analyzes literary works selected for literature textbooks and explores approaches to developing students’ reading culture within the national experience of literary education. Furthermore, the article investigates factors that stimulate students’ interest in reading outstanding literary works in the state language and clarifies the conditions that must be considered to ensure the three main aspects of text selection: high artistic value, social significance, and the ability to provide aesthetic pleasure to the reader.

textbook, curriculum, didactics, literary education, method, genre, artistic interpretation.

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