Bas endi!

poem by Cholpán

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The poem "Bas endi!" ("That's Enough!") by Cholpán is a significant work in Uzbek literature, expressing early sentiments of revolt against Russian occupation. It appears in his poetry collection Uyghonish ("Awakening").1

Cholpán, born Abdulhamid Sulayman Yunus, was a prominent Uzbek poet, dramatist, and novelist of the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the Jadid reform movement, which advocated for modern education and cultural renewal. Cholpán was known for his innovative use of language, simplifying it and moving away from the mysticism prevalent in classical Uzbek poetry. His work strongly appealed to Uzbek national identity.1

"Bas endi!" specifically conveys a sense of defiance and a desire for self-determination, reflecting the growing national consciousness among the Uzbek people during a period of foreign rule.1

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Uzbek literature
The Soviet period
The poem “Bas endi!” (“That’s Enough!”) in Uyghonish, for instance, expresses the first awakenings of revolt against the Russian occupation:
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The poem “Bas endi!” (“That’s Enough!”) in Uyghonish, for instance, expresses the first awakenings of revolt against the Russian occupation:
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