POETIC IMAGERY IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LITERATURE: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND TRANSLATION ASPECTS

This article explores the poetic imagery used in English and Uzbek literature through a comparative lens, with particular attention to its translation challenges and cultural interpretations. The study highlights how metaphor, symbolism, and other figurative devices function within poetic texts of both languages, reflecting distinct worldviews and aesthetic traditions. By analyzing selected poetic examples, the paper identifies the difficulties that arise in translating imagery from one culture to another while maintaining emotional and semantic depth. The research emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in literary translation to preserve the original tone, rhythm, and meaning of poetic imagery. The article also outlines strategies for translators to deal with untranslatable elements and offers solutions for achieving functional equivalence in the target language.