"NOVELISM IN HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: EASTERN AND WESTERN PERSPECTIVES"

The theme of “Novels of East and West: Image and Interpretation in Central Asian and European Literature” provides an excellent lens for studying the cultural, historical, and literary exchanges between these two regions. Central Asia and Europe have played a significant role in the historical connections between them, including trade routes such as the Silk Road, which facilitated not only trade but also the exchange of ideas, beliefs, and artistic expression. We can see how European literary forms and themes have influenced and, conversely, developed Central Asian writers. The development of the novel as a form has been influenced by many cultural, historical, and social factors in Europe and Asia. While European novels emphasize individualism and social criticism, Asian novels often reflect collective cultural narratives and historical contexts. Both traditions have enriched world literature, leading to a variety of narrative techniques and thematic explorations.