THE MATTER OF NATIONAL SOUL AND CULTURAL IDENTITY IN FEINBERG’S LYRICS

Abstract

This article explores the representation of national spirit and cultural identity in the lyrical poetry of Alexander Feinberg. The study focuses on how the poet integrates national consciousness, historical memory, and cultural symbolism into his lyrical worldview. Feinberg’s poetry reflects a complex synthesis of Eastern and Western literary traditions, where universal human values coexist with distinctly national elements. Through lyrical imagery, metaphors, and philosophical reflections, the poet expresses a deep attachment to the land, people, and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. The article analyzes the ways in which national spirit is articulated not through overt ideological statements, but through subtle emotional tones, symbolic landscapes, and personal experiences. Particular attention is paid to the role of memory, tradition, and moral values in shaping cultural identity within Feinberg’s poetic discourse. The study concludes that Feinberg’s lyric poetry serves as an important medium for preserving and reinterpreting national identity in a modern, multicultural literary context.