"Kobzar. Selected Works"

In the bosom of every nation, sooner or later, a genius is born who embodies in his work everything that is best, brightest, most characteristic in this nation, becomes the exponent of its dreams and aspirations, the creator of literary language, the voice and the very heart of the people. Ukrainians perceive Taras Shevchenko as a national prophet who, in defense of their dignity and will, put forward a perfect highly artistic word. Our ancestors, even in the poorest house, always had two books - the Bible and "Kobzar". Illiterate people knew them by heart. Taras Shevchenko's works touch every heart, awaken conscience, affirm in the conviction that freedom is the most valuable gift, and texts written in the Ukrainian language can belong to the peaks of world poetic skill. "Kobzar" laid the foundation for the historiosophy of Ukraine, discovered, dreamed of, educated, showed and prophesied the indestructibility of Ukrainians. It contains righteous anger, insight into the future, undying hope, peace, and power.

The publication "Kobzar. Selected Works" presents the most famous poems of Taras Shevchenko. The book is accompanied by a preface and extensive comments that will help you better understand Shevchenko's imagery and poetics. "Kobzar" sounds especially in times of adversity. Do you want to know what the fire of the Ukrainian spirit, the Ukrainian dream, the Ukrainian world are? Read Taras Shevchenko - his lines are not subject to time, his name is immortal. He gives us an understanding of who we are, what we are, what we strive for and where we are going. Let "Kobzar" inspire you and lead you forward, to a victorious future!

Cover:
solid
Pages:
488
Year of publication:
2023
Format:
150*225 mm
ISBN:
978-617-8248-92-5
Reader's age:
books for adults, books for teenagers
Genre:
fiction