LEVELS OF EQUIVALENCE IN PRESERVING AUTHOR'S VOICE IN UZBEK LITERARY TRANSLATION

This paper investigates the levels of equivalence in the preservation of an author’s voice in Uzbek literary translation. The study argues that equivalence should not be perceived as a mechanical sameness of words but as a multi-layered correspondence that embraces semantic meaning, stylistic expression, and cultural resonance. Literary texts convey more than information; they embody the unique rhythm, tone, and aesthetic individuality of the author. In translation, these elements must be maintained through varying levels of equivalence, including lexical, grammatical, stylistic, and pragmatic dimensions. The research emphasizes that preserving the author’s voice requires both fidelity to the original and sensitivity to the linguistic and cultural norms of the target language. Through an examination of theoretical frameworks and practical cases, this study demonstrates that equivalence functions as a dynamic tool that allows translators to re-create the individuality of the author while adapting it to the Uzbek cultural and linguistic context.