THE ROLE OF ASKAR KHAKIM IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN TAJIK LITERARY CRITICISM
This article explores the place and significance of A. Khakim in modern Tajik literary criticism. Namely, Askar Khakim’s books such as «In the World of Words» (1982), «Creators of Consonance (harmony)» (1988), «Poetry trial», «Types of Lyric Poem» (second half of the 20th century) and others demonstrate innovativeness and true research and critical creativity of Askar Khakim in 80-90 years of the XX<sup>th </sup>century. It also analyzes literary and critical views of literary scholars A. Nabiev, Yu. Akbarov, A. Rahmonov, S. Azamzod and other literary critics on creative works of Askar Khakim and his place and significance in contemporary literary criticism.