Investigating Stylistic Transformation in the English Translation of Isajon Sulton’s “Boqiy darbadar”

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive comparative stylistic analysis of Isajon Sulton’s novel “Boqiy darbadar” and its English translation “Eternal Wanderer” by Ch. Ford. the study investigates how lexical, syntactic, and figurative features of the Uzbek source text are transformed in translation. Through detailed parallel textual analysis, the research identifies key stylistic shifts and translation challenges, particularly those arising from structural and cultural differences between Uzbek and English. The findings suggest that while the translation successfully conveys the philosophical narrative, it frequently reduces stylistic density, metaphorical richness, and cultural specificity