Ukrainian Literature

This is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to Ukraine’s most notable cultural and historical landmarks. The book showcases the richness of our heritage—from the gold of the Scythians to Baroque masterpieces and Cossack relics.

Ukrainian Modern Prose is an anthology compiled by Yuriy Vynnychuk. A unique selection of early 20th-century Ukrainian prose, many texts of which had been forgotten.

This is a touching and profound story about the friendship between a child and a wild animal. At the heart of the story is an old, nearly blind wolf nicknamed Siromanets and a boy named Sasha, who tries to save him from hunters and human cruelty.

This is the story of the tragic fate of a talented, self-taught peasant woman whose heartfelt folk art was unjustly relegated to the margins of literary history.

This is an intellectual journey from the intimate psychology of the human being to global utopias, where the central question always remains the choice between one’s own idea and the living human soul.

Nina Vadchenko, *Winners Are Not Judged* The story centers on a detective investigation by journalist Inna Ponomarenko, who is trying to unravel a web of intrigue in the world of bohemian life and big money.

Volodymyr Vynnychenko, *Selected Works*: A Psychological X-Ray of the Ukrainian Soul. This is a collection of the finest short stories and plays by the most controversial and popular author of the early 20th century, who was not afraid to write about “uncomfortable” topics.

Daryna Hnatko, *The Eighth Victim*: An atmospheric retro detective story with a touch of the mystical. This is the story of a series of mysterious murders in a small provincial town, where the past comes back to life to seek revenge

Baba Yulia "All characters are fictional. Or not": A bold confession about show business and self-discovery. This is a sharp, candid, and at times provocative novel by a popular blogger, balancing on the edge of autobiography and fiction.

Arthur Dron’s book *Hemingway Knows Nothing About This* is one of the most powerful collections of poetry about the current war in Ukraine.

Don Miguel Ruiz’s book *The Four Agreements* is a global bestseller about spiritual freedom, based on the ancient wisdom of the Toltec people of Mexico.

They Drank Tap Water is a novel by Ukrainian writer and musician Fozzy.

“Kaydasheva Family” is one of the most famous works of Ukrainian classical literature, vividly portraying peasant life in the second half of the 19th century.

The historical novel “Roksolana” tells the story of Nastia Lisovska, a Ukrainian girl who became the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire.

The novel “Clouds” is one of the most significant works of Ukrainian classical literature, depicting the spiritual quests of the Ukrainian intelligentsia in the second half of the 19th century.