GENRE SPECIFICITY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK DRAMA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE WORKS OF RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN AND ERKIN VOHIDOV

Abstract

This article examines the genre features of English and Uzbek drama based on a comparative analysis of the works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Erkin Vohidov. The study aims to identify both shared and distinctive characteristics of dramatic traditions in 18th–20th century English and Uzbek literature. Special attention is given to structural, stylistic, and functional aspects of dramatic texts. A combined qualitative and quantitative analysis demonstrates that, despite cultural and historical differences, both authors employ satirical and socio-moral elements to reflect the social issues of their respective periods.