A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CULTURAL LEGACY IN THE WORKS OF KAZUO ISHIGURO AND KHURSHID DUSTMUHAMMAD

Abstract

This thesis examines the literary works of Kazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Prize-winning British author of Japanese descent, and Khurshid Dustmuhammad, a prominent contemporary Uzbek novelist. By analyzing their narratives, themes, and cultural contexts, this study aims to identify the similarities and differences in their literary contributions and cultural legacies. Through a comparative lens, it investigates how each author reflects their respective cultural heritage while addressing universal themes of identity, memory, and belonging, thereby enriching our understanding of their unique and shared literary landscapes.