KOMPARATIVISTIKA

Comparative Studies

THE PHENOMENON OF “SOUTHERN RENAISSANCE” IN AMERICAN LITERATURE OF THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY: LITERARY ENVIRONMENT AND PROCESSES

Authors: Umrzaqov Islomjon Isroilovich

Published: November 26, 2025 • Vol. 12 Issue 8 • Views: 129

This article provides a detailed analysis of the essence

of the “Southern Renaissance” period that emerged in the

southern region of the United States in the first half of the

20th century, examining its literary environment and

processes. The study explores the historical, social, and

political factors that led to the emergence of the “Southern

Renaissance,” and demonstrates how the unique culture,

traditions, and experiences of the people living in the

southern regions influenced literary processes. The article

analyzes the works of southern writers, their role in shaping

the national and cultural identity of the southern region, as

well as their opposition to racial, social, and cultural

stereotypes of that time. Furthermore, it discusses the role of

the “Southern Renaissance” in the literary development of the

United States, its contribution to national culture and

regionalism, as well as its connection with social changes and

historical processes. The study emphasizes the complex

relationships between literature and the political and

economic conditions of the region, as well as the place of this

movement in contemporary American literature.

Thus, the article presents an in-depth analysis of the

“Southern Renaissance” phenomenon from the perspective of

literary and cultural processes, as well as the historical

specificities of the American South, while also highlighting

its significance in modern American literature.