The paranormal nature of the story "The Black Book"

This article analyzes the paranormal episodes in Nazar Eshonkul’s novella The Black Book and their artistic function. The focus is on how these paranormal elements play a significant role in the protagonists' spiritual journeys and inner experiences. Supernatural phenomena in literary thought are examined as part of the process of human spiritual decline and self-realization. The discussion also addresses the symbolic meanings and aesthetic roles of the paranormal episodes, particularly in relation to religious, mythological, and folkloric sources.