THE EVOLUTION OF CHILDREN'S FANTASY IN UZBEK LITERATURE

Children’s fantasy literature in Uzbek literary tradition represents a unique synthesis of folklore heritage, national mythology, didactic narrative, and modern artistic experimentation. This article explores the historical formation, genre characteristics, thematic evolution, and aesthetic features of children’s fantasy in Uzbek literature. Special attention is given to the transformation from folklore-based magical narratives to modern literary fantasy shaped by socio-political change and post-independence cultural identity.