International Journal of Literature and Language Studies
Vol. 5 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Literature and Language Studies

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EPIC WORKS BASED ON THE “ALPOMISH” PLOT (Based on Uzbek, Karakalpak, and Tatar folklore)

Allambergenova Nodira Gulmurzaevna (Associate Professor, Department of Uzbek Literature, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute)



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Publish Date
17 Jun 2026

Abstract

In the epic heritage of the peoples of the world, large-scale epic works built on narrative plots occupy an important place. In particular, heroic epics in the oral tradition of Turkic peoples, transmitted from generation to generation and refined over thousands of years, have significantly influenced not only Turkic but also world cultural and artistic thinking. The epic “Alpomish” is a vivid example of a classical epic and a literary-aesthetic monument that reflects national identity, embodying the people’s spiritual and moral strength, culture, strong will, and high ideals. This article provides a comparative analysis of epic works based on the “Alpomish” plot, which have reached us in different versions and variants in the form of a doston (epic poem) in Uzbek and Karakalpak folklore and as a heroic tale in Tatar folklore. The study identifies their similarities and distinctive features.

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ijlls

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The mission of the International Journal of Literature and Language Studies (IJLLS) is to provide readers with the development of language studies in linguistics and literature. In addition to manuscripts that center on the study, we welcome manuscripts on a wide range of topics relating to the ...