Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev
Born(1932-12-17)17 December 1932
Fergana, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
Died21 March 2021(2021-03-21) (aged 88)
Occupation
  • Playwright
  • writer
  • literary translator
Notable awards
  • A Magic Hat
  • Hasty
  • Young Guard (1991)
  • Order of Independence (1994)

Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev (17 December 1932 – 21 March 2021) was an Uzbek writer of children's stories.

Life and career

To'xtaboyev was born in the city of Fergana in 1932. After he finished primary and secondary school, he studied at the Department of Philology at the University of Central Asia from 1950 until 1955. He worked for a time as a newspaper journalist, including at Tashkent haqiqati (The Truth of Tashkent) and Qizil O’zbekiston (Red Uzbekistan), and he was the editor of the monthly magazine Guliston. From 1972 until 1977, he worked as chief editor at Yosh Gvardiya (Young Guard) publishing house, and as assistant to the chief editor at Shark Yulduzi (Western Star) newspaper. In those days, he also worked as chief of editing at Yosh Kuch (Young Strength) newspaper.[1]

To'xtaboyev began his career as a children's writer in 1958. He created the collection of stories Shoshqoloq (Hasty) in 1962, followed by other collections: Yosh Gvardiya (Young Guard), Sir Ochildi (The Secret Revealed), and Sehrli Qolpoqcha (A Magic Hat) (1965). To'xtaboyev's writing was popular throughout Uzbekistan, and many children read his books as part of their school studies.[1]

To'xtaboyev worked at the Kamalak publishing house as an editor, and then as lead editor. From 1960 until 1970, his most popular books were translated into other languages.[1][2][3]

Works

To'xtaboyev is famous for his humorous novels. His books touch on themes including honesty in adults, love, loyalty, and kindness. His stories include: Sarik devni minib (Riding a Yellow Giant) (1969)[4] and Sarik devning o'limi (Death of the Yellow Giant) (1973). [5] Other works include Besh Bolali Yigitcha (Parent of 5 Children),[6] Qasoskorning oltin boshi (The Golden Head of the Avenger),[7] Yillar and Yo'llar (Ways and Years) in 1983, and Sehrgarlar jangi (The Battle of Magicians). For his contribution to literature, To'xtaboyev won the Khamza Prize and “The National Writer of Uzbekistan” in 1991 when Uzbekistan gained its independence from the Soviet Union.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev". Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. www.ziyouz.com Accessed 3 April 2016 (Uzbekistan)
  2. ↑ "Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev". www.ziyouz.com Accessed 3 April 2016 (Google Translation of preceding reference)
  3. ↑ "Mahorat maktabi: Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev: "Sariq dev" sabab "hushyorxona"ga tushganman - Уч илдиз". uchildiz.uz. Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) (Uzbekistan)
  4. ↑ Riding a Yellow Giant is in Uzbek language Archived 2 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ Death of the Yellow Giant is in Uzbek language Archived 5 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ Parent of 5 Children is in Uzbek language Archived 11 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ The Golden Head of the Avenger is in Uzbek language Archived 2 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
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