This content was prepared according to the program of the subject "Theory of Literary Studies" of the educational direction 60230100 - Philology and Language Teaching (Uzbek language). It analyzes theoretical information on the concepts of form, content, creative method and style, the characteristics of the creative "I", the relationship between the image and the author, the creation of an artistic image and the factors of its emergence, stylistic originality and individuality, the manifestation of literary trends characteristic of the postmodern style in Uzbek novels of the independence period, and issues of artistic skill. The content is intended for students of the Philology and Language Teaching (Uzbek language) department, graduate students, and researchers conducting scientific research in this area.