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Mirmuhsin
Textbook: pp. 56–57
GoalGet to know Mirmuhsin’s life and work.
New words
novel in verse · she’riy romannovella, long story · qissaprize, award · mukofoteditor · muharrir
Explanation
Mirmuhsin (Mirmuhsin Mirsaidov) was born in Tashkent on 3 May 1921 in a potter’s family. He graduated from the pedagogical institute in 1942 and for many years worked as an editor in magazines and newspapers. He began with poetry, wrote his first novel in verse, “Ziyod va Adiba”, in 1954, and later created novellas and novels. His novel “Me’mor” was published in 1974, and that year the writer received the Hamza state prize. Mirmuhsin was given the title “People’s Writer of Uzbekistan” in 1981 and died in Tashkent on 2 February 2005.
Worked examples
Example: “Ziyod va Adiba” is a novel in verse: a large story written in poetry.
Example: a boy born in a potter’s family who writes a novel about an architect understands the value of craft well.
Class activity
Place Mirmuhsin’s work into a three-column table (poem, novella, novel) and add one title to each.
Practice
1
In which year was Mirmuhsin born?
In 1921.
2
When was the novel “Me’mor” published?
In 1974.
3
What is Mirmuhsin’s first novel in verse?
“Ziyod va Adiba” (1954).
4
Which prize did Mirmuhsin win?
The Hamza state prize in 1974.