Mahmud Murodov

Usually, when speaking about a writer, along with their best works and leading characters, one mentions the writer's own unique spiritual and creative world as a creator. When talking about the beloved writer, playwright, and translator for little ones, Mahmud Murodov, one recalls the author's love for children, along with his many books intended for kindergarten and school-age children.

Biography

Mahmud Murodov's creative path differs significantly from that of other writers.

"When I was studying in school," the writer recalls, "I used to read newspapers aloud in the teahouse of the 'Olmazor' neighborhood. Together with the late Bahrom Rahmonov, I set up a 'Qizil pojar' circle and performed shows at the club named after A. Ikromov. Later, until I finished the institute, I worked as an educator at children's homes No. 9 and 17 in Tashkent. During this period, I began to actively participate in the magazine 'Vojatiy'."

From this period on, the young writer's creative activity became closely linked with the press. His novellas "Stepan Razin" (1941), "O'rtoqlaring sen bilan" (1951), "Kapitan xonimi" (1959), and "Tutqunlikdagi jangchilar" (1964), as well as many translations of stories and fairy tales, became a true school of skill for M. Murodov.

M. Murodov's books are not particularly notable in terms of quantity. "Yaxshi amaki," "Sirli don," "Eng maza joy," "Ko'prik," "Kim eng kuchli," "Sanoq," "Bog'cha bola," "Kichik doktor"... However, a number of his fairy tales and stories, beyond his own collections, have taken a deep place in the hearts of young readers through primary school textbooks.

It is known that works dedicated to children differ from adult literature in that the age characteristics of the readers are specifically taken into account. Although literary works for little ones differ in terms of language, style of expression, plot structure, and composition, they share a commonality in their focus on educational goals.

In a number of stories and fairy tales by Mahmud Murodov such as "Bog'cha bola," "Kaska," "Baxtini topgan Bahriniso," "Kim eng yaxshi?," "Salom, Quyosh bobo!," and "Jonli surat," the educational idea is expressed through life material familiar to children.

When the author speaks about the actions and character of his heroes, he approaches the matter as a caring educator and a kind mentor.

The work of the children's beloved writer Mahmud Murodov is worthy of special attention not only for today but also because it serves the future.