ECOLOGICAL THINKING AND THE ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION OF NATURE IN MENGZIYO SAFAROV'S NOVELLA AYRISHOX

Abstract: This article examines the ideological and artistic features of Mengziyo Safarov's novella Ayrishox. It analyzes the harmony between humans and nature, the natural patterns of deer life, and the ideas of freedom, compassion, and devotion to nature embodied in the image of Ayrishox. The study also explores the author's artistic mastery in depicting natural landscapes, his techniques for conveying the emotional world of wildlife, and the literary devices employed to promote ecological thinking. The findings demonstrate the novella's significant place in Uzbek nature-oriented prose, highlighting its artistic value and its contribution to the expression of ecological and aesthetic concepts.