THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AUTHOR’S INTENTION IN THE PORTRAIT OF HISTORICAL FIGURES IN DOCUMENTARY PROSE

Abstract

The article analyzes the image of a historical figure Amir Temur in works created in the genre of documentary prose from the point of view of the author’s intent and aesthetic position. The main goal of the study is to determine the role of the author’s selection criteria, attitude to historical sources and political and ideological position in the formation of the image of a historical figure. The problem is considered to be the differences in the perception and interpretation of Amir Temur by different writers, the degree of their objective reflection of historical reality