Ukrainian Literature
Every nation has its most important books, which preserve the invaluable experience of ancestors and unique knowledge that shape national identity. For us, Ukrainian classics are like that - literature, which is the basis of our culture. We at the book.ua online store have taken care to ensure that every reader has the opportunity to replenish their home library with these publications. Order domestic literature and not only in our catalog at favorable prices and fast delivery across Kyiv, Ukraine, and support Ukrainian authors and publishers.
The source of our culture - Ukrainian literature
Acquaintance with the classics of literature begins in early childhood. Famous writers have given us many fairy tales, poems and stories. At school age, children are already well acquainted with the iconic names of Ukrainian classics and their works. In addition to Taras Shevchenko, Lesya Ukrainka, and Ivan Franko, schoolchildren get acquainted with the works of Ivan Bahryany, Ulas Samchuk, Vasyl Barka, Yevhen Malanyuk, Mykhailo Starytskyi, Volodymyr Sosyura, and many others.
Their works reflect the history, culture, social motifs, customs, and everyday traditions of Ukrainians. Fans of Ukrainian classics have the opportunity to enjoy performances based on their favorite works. Ukrainian cinema is also increasingly turning to classical plots. For example, an animated cartoon was created based on Lesya Ukrainka's work "Forest Song."
Underrated books of classics of Ukrainian literature
Many people believe that the classics of Ukrainian literature are limited to the names of Taras Shevchenko, Lesya Ukrainka, and Ivan Franko. Without a doubt, these outstanding figures have made a huge contribution to the development of Ukrainian literature. However, recently, Ukrainian publishers have been delighting readers with the return to life of masterpieces by unjustly forgotten or underappreciated authors. Among them are Mike Johansen, Julian Shpol, and Hryhir Tyutiunnyk, whose works are striking in their genius.
One of the most important tasks of literature is to reflect the realities of its time. But those works that do this best become eternal. If you are looking for such books, then we are sure: true classics will not leave you indifferent. Ukrainian literature hides many treasures that are just waiting for someone to find them.
Modern Ukrainian books that are worth reading
Ukrainian literature has been developing actively, especially in recent years. Here is a list of modern Ukrainian books that deserve your attention:
- «Boarding School», Serhiy Zhadan.
This novel has become one of the most acclaimed books of recent years. The action takes place in eastern Ukraine during the war. The main character, a history teacher, tries to save children from a boarding school that has found itself in the epicenter of hostilities. The book is striking in its emotionality and depth, revealing human destinies against the backdrop of tragic events.
- «Notes of a Ukrainian Homebody», Lina Kostenko.
This is Lina Kostenko's new book and at the same time her debut prose novel. The story is told from the perspective of a 35-year-old programmer who, experiencing a personal drama, carefully, deeply and painfully analyzes all the imbalances of our globalized era.
- «Felix. Austria» Sofia Andrukhovych.
Stanislaviv at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. An ordinary town on the outskirts of «happy Austria», where residents live their lives: fall in love, suffer, are fascinated by science and succumb to the charms of charlatan shows of world-famous illusionists. Against the backdrop of this era, which for descendants will increasingly be fanned by myths about an idyllic life, the fates of two women unfold. Their lives are intertwined as tightly as tree trunks, in a bond that allows neither to live nor breathe, neither to stay nor to leave.
- «Zalishenets. Black Crow» Vasyl Shklyar.
They were called bandits, robbers, thugs and even cursed, forbidding the mention of their names. All this — to erase from the memory of the conquered people the idea for which they sacrificed their young lives. Yes, they shot, hung, burned and destroyed, but who exactly? On their battle black flag was the inscription: «The will of Ukraine or death». These knew the price of freedom.
Of course, these are far from all the modern works that are worth reading. View our catalog and order the best Ukrainian literature at a very favorable price.
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