Stylistic Influence of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” on Later Russian and Uzbek Prose

Abstract

This article examines the stylistic features of Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel War and Peace and explores their influence on later Russian and Uzbek prose. Emphasis is placed on Tolstoy’s narrative techniques, character development, philosophical interpretation of history, and psychological depth. By analyzing parallels between War and Peace, Tolstoy’s later novels, and selected works of Uzbek literature – particularly those of Abdulla Qodiriy – the study highlights the continuity and adaptation of Tolstoyan stylistic traditions across literary cultures.