Mirmuhsin Mirsaidov

Mirmuhsin (Mirsaidov) is famous as a writer, poet, epic poet, novelist, storyteller, author of novellas, children's poet, and journalist. In 1974, he was awarded the Hamza State Prize of the Republic for his novel "Umid" (Hope). At the same time, he is an Honored Worker of Public Education of the Republic, an Honored Cultural Worker of the Republic, and a People's Writer of Uzbekistan. Mirmuhsin was awarded the "El-yurt Hurmati" order for his productive creative work.

Biography

Mirmuhsin (Mirsaidov), one of the prominent representatives of Uzbek poetry and prose and a productive creator, was born on May 3, 1921, in the Qo'rg'ontepa neighborhood of Tashkent into a potter's family. After finishing school, he entered the Tashkent State Pedagogical Institute.

After graduating (1941), he served in responsible positions in school and education affairs, in leading newspapers and magazines of the republic, and on the radio. In particular, he worked as editor-in-chief for twenty years at the "Sharq Yulduzi" magazine and for nearly ten years at the "Mushtum" magazine.

The writer's career began in the 30s, with the initial publication of poetry and story collections such as "Sherali's Bravery" and "Hunter Children" (1936). His epic poem "Kamar," created in 1939, later played a bridging role in his transition to the major epic genre.

During World War II and the post-war years, Mirmuhsin's work became increasingly multifaceted and productive. During the war years, he created poems describing the heroism of the Uzbek people on the labor and battle fronts. His collections "Er Yurak" (Brave Heart) and "Vatan" (Homeland) (1942) are characteristic in this regard.

Mirmuhsin was also known as an epic poet. A number of his epic poems, such as "Usta G'iyos," "Do'nan" (1947), "Green Village," "Loved Ones" (1954), "Shiroq," and "Grandchild," were published. These epic poems create images of contemporaries, glorifying virtues such as hard work, patriotism, and spiritual wholeness inherent in them. Having gained great experience in the epic poem genre, the poet created the poetic novel "Ziyod and Adiba" in 1958. From this period, the writer also began showing an inclination towards prose genres. His prose books such as "Dorbozlar" (Tightrope Walkers) (1956), "Jamila" (1957), "Stories" (1959), "Red Handkerchiefs" (1961), and "Musician" (1963) were published. His novellas, created one after another, such as "White Marble" (1958), "Slave Girl" (1959), and "Night Lightnings," showed that the writer was not only a mature poet but also a skilled prose writer. In particular, the writer's series of stories and novellas dedicated to the Arab world signaled that his prose talent had great potential. Later, Mirmuhsin also created the novella "Veiled Woman" on an international theme.

Mirmuhsin worked effectively as a skilled novelist. His wonderful epic canvases created on historical themes, such as "The Architect" (1974), "Temur Malik," and "Queen of Turan" (1997), received the recognition of the literary community. His novels such as "Umid" (1969), "Hardening" (1970), "Degrez's Son" (1972), "Chotqol Tiger," "Roots and Leaves," and "Snake's Revenge" (1995) tell of the lives of the times and contemporaries. In particular, the writer's novel "Umid" caused heated debates in its time. It provided a realistic expression of the fate, happiness, and tragedy of young people.

In 1974, he was awarded the Hamza State Prize of the Republic for his novel "Umid." At the same time, he is an Honored Worker of Public Education of the Republic, an Honored Cultural Worker of the Republic, and a People's Writer of Uzbekistan. Mirmuhsin was awarded the "El-yurt Hurmati" order for his productive creative work.