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Gafur GhoulamUzbek Soviet poet and writer, publicist
Date of Birth: 27.04.1903
Country:  Uzbekistan |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Hardships and Education
- Teaching and Literary Beginnings
- Influence and Recognition
- Academic Publications and Collaborations
- Legacy and Influence
- Death and Burial
Early Life and Education
Gafur Guliam was born on April 27 (May 10), 1903, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to a peasant family. His father, a lover of poetry and Russian, inspired his son's literary inclinations. Guliam's early years were shaped by the presence of renowned poets in his home and his attendance at a local school.
Hardships and Education
After the loss of both his parents, Guliam became a homeless child. He worked various jobs before being accepted into an orphanage during the Russian Civil War. Guliam enrolled in a typography course and later graduated from the Tashkent Pedagogical Institute.
Teaching and Literary Beginnings
From 1919 to 1927, Guliam worked as a teacher, school director, and chair of the Union of Education Workers. He also played a role in organizing orphanages and reception centers. Concurrently, he began publishing his first poems, essays, and humorous stories from 1923 onward.
Influence and Recognition
Guliam's early work was influenced by the writings of Vladimir Mayakovsky. He translated works by renowned authors, including William Shakespeare, Dante, and Nizami, into Uzbek. His own writing earned him the honor of Народный поэт Узбекской ССР (People's Poet of the Uzbek SSR) in 1963.
Academic Publications and Collaborations
Guliam became an Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Uzbek SSR in 1943. His literary contributions were recognized with the Stalin Prize (1946) and the Lenin Prize (1970 posthumously).
Legacy and Influence
Gafur Guliam's legacy as a poet and publicist continues to inspire Uzbek literature. He is credited with laying the foundation for modern Uzbek poetry alongside Hamza. His poignant work about orphaned children and his translations of international classics have left an enduring mark on the literary landscape.
Death and Burial
Gafur Guliam passed away on July 10, 1966, and was laid to rest in Tashkent's Chigatai Cemetery.
