PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S THE LOST WORLD
Abstract
This study examines the psychological dimensions of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World through the theoretical framework of Carl Gustav Jung's analytical psychology. The research aims to reveal the psychological and symbolic meanings embedded in the novel and to explore how literary imagination reflects deeper layers of human consciousness. Particular attention is given to Jung's concepts of artistic creativity, the collective unconscious, and archetypal patterns as manifested in the narrative structure and imagery of the novel.
The study employs descriptive and interpretative methods to analyze the psychological significance of the novel's setting, characters, and events. The mysterious lost plateau, prehistoric creatures, and the characters' encounters with the unknown are interpreted as symbolic representations of unconscious psychological processes and humanity's enduring desire for exploration and self-discovery. The research demonstrates that The Lost World transcends the boundaries of conventional adventure fiction and acquires broader philosophical and psychological significance through its archetypal themes.
The study also highlights the contribution of Mahmud Yahyoyev's Uzbek translation, which successfully preserves the psychological depth, symbolic meanings, and emotional intensity of the original text. The findings indicate that the novel serves as an artistic expression of universal psychological experiences and reflects the close relationship between literature, imagination, and the human psyche.
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