Thoughts on The Mirage

This article analyzes the novel Sarob by Abdulla Qahhor, a prominent figure in Uzbek literature, from the perspective of contemporary literary theory. The study examines how narrative techniques characteristic of realism, modernism, and postmodernism in twentieth-century literature, as well as the phenomenon of discursive fragmentation, are manifested in the artistic structure of the novel. Through the use of stream of consciousness, interior monologue, psychological depth, and fragmented thought, the work explores the protagonist Saadiy’s inner crisis, the erosion of values, and the problem of spiritual emptiness. The author evaluates Sarob as one of the first fully developed psychological novels in Uzbek literature, emphasizing its profound artistic and aesthetic depiction of the nation’s fate and the tragedy of the intellectual elite. Furthermore, the article summarizes critical discussions and scholars’ perspectives surrounding the novel, demonstrating, on the basis of scientific conclusions, that Sarob continues to retain its relevance in contemporary literary discourse.