HISTORY OF THE LETTER GENRE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This article analyzes the origin, formation and place of the letter
genre in Uzbek literature based on historical sources. In particular, the work
Latofatnama by Khojandi, which is a vivid example of the letter genre, is studied.
The content, artistic features and moral and didactic significance of the work are
highlighted, and the path of development of the genre is revealed.