Sayyor
Uzbek poet and prose writer from Tashkent, author of the collection “The Warmth of the Heart” (1960), the poem “The Headless Statue” (1961) and other books, some for children.
- Occupation:
- Writer, Poet, Prose writer, Children's writer
- Born:
- 1932 — 2001
- Birthplace:
- Tashkent
- Spouse:
- Gulchehra Jo'rayeva
Biography
Sayyor is the pen name of Sayyorpulat Fayzullaev. He was born in Tashkent in 1932 and wrote both poetry and prose.
His first poem was published in 1953, and his first book, “The Warmth of the Heart” (Qalb harorati), appeared in 1960. A year later came the narrative poem “The Headless Statue” (Boshsiz haykal), which, according to literary sources, stirred wide discussion in the 1960s.
Collections of verse and prose followed regularly over the next decades: “I Am Thirty” (O'ttiz yoshim, 1968), “Drops from the Sea” (Dengizdan tomchilar, 1972), “A Clear Season” (Musaffo fasl, 1978), “The Crossroads” (Chorraha, 1985), “Song of Life” (Umr qo'shig'i, 1986), and “Honesty and Activity” (Halollik va faollik) and “The Stone in Sleep” (Uyqudagi tosh), both of 1989. Some of his works were written for children. In all, about thirty of his books were published in Uzbek, Russian and other languages.
In Sayyor's poetry civic themes stand beside love lyrics. Conscience, honesty and duty to one's people and country recur throughout his books.
His wife was the poet Gulchehra Jo'rayeva. Sayyor died in 2001 after a serious illness.
Life path
- 1932Birth
Born in Tashkent.
- 1953First poem
His first poem appeared in print.
- 1960First book
The collection “The Warmth of the Heart” was published.
- 1961“The Headless Statue”
The narrative poem appeared and became a subject of wide discussion in literary circles in the 1960s.
- 1965“When Will I Grow Up” and “Thoughts of One Night”
Two of his books were published that year.
- 1968“I Am Thirty”
The book “I Am Thirty” was published.
- 1978“A Clear Season”
The book “A Clear Season” was published.
- 1985–1986“The Crossroads” and “Song of Life”
Two new collections followed in succession.
- 1989“Honesty and Activity” and “The Stone in Sleep”
Two of his books came out in a single year.
- 2001Death
Died after a serious illness.
Books
- “The Warmth of the Heart” (Qalb harorati)1960 · Poetry collection
The poet's first book.
- “The Headless Statue” (Boshsiz haykal)1961 · Narrative poem
A poem that provoked wide discussion in the 1960s.
- “When Will I Grow Up” (Qachon katta bo'laman)1965
- “Thoughts of One Night” (Bir kecha xayoli)1965
- “I Am Thirty” (O'ttiz yoshim)1968
- “Drops from the Sea” (Dengizdan tomchilar)1972
- “A Clear Season” (Musaffo fasl)1978
- “I Am Quite Grown Up” (Ancha katta bolaman)1982
- “The Crossroads” (Chorraha)1985
- “Song of Life” (Umr qo'shig'i)1986
- “Honesty and Activity” (Halollik va faollik)1989 · Poetry collection
- “The Stone in Sleep” (Uyqudagi tosh)1989