Development of crime fiction in Uzbek literature

This paper discusses the development of Uzbek prose in crime fiction. It first provides a literature review on the development of Uzbek prose, followed by a discussion on the different genres of Uzbek prose. First, a general description of the works is given in which the criminal theme is covered in the works of ancient folklore and classical literary figures of the Middle Ages. It then highlights the key genres of Uzbek prose in crime fiction, including the crime novel, the detective story etc. As technology and understanding of human behavior evolved, so did the genre of crime fiction. Narratives of the crime-themed work also explored forensic evidence, forensic analysis, profiling (personal biographies), and behavioral testing. The genre was later expanded to include several subgenres. It concludes with a discussion on the future of Uzbek prose in crime fiction.