Plakhta — Iryna Hovorukha

Plakhta is a novel by Iryna Hovorukha, where plakhta — a traditional Ukrainian skirt — becomes a symbol of feminine strength, beauty, and national identity.

Plakhta by Iryna Hovorukha uses the traditional Ukrainian garment — the plakhta — as a central symbol. Through this image the author explores the role of women in Ukrainian culture and history.

Hovorukha combines historical retrospective with a contemporary perspective, creating a narrative about how traditions shape identity and give strength to withstand trials.

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AuthorIryna Hovorukha

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Ukrainian Literature