“METAFICTION AS A CROSS-CULTURAL NARRATIVE STRATEGY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF JOHN BARTH AND KHURSHID DAVRON”

Аннотация

This study explores metafiction аs a cross-cultural narrative strategy through a comparative analysis of John Barth and Khurshid Davron. Metafiction, characterized by self-reflexivity and narrative experimentation, serves as a bridge between different literary traditions.

The research examines how both writers employ metafictional techniques to challenge conventional storytelling, reconstruct reality, аnd engage readers in active interpretation. While Barth represents postmodern Western literature, Davron reflects national and cultural identity within Uzbek literature. The study highlights similarities and differences in their narrative approaches, demonstrating how metafiction functions within diverse cultural contexts.