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The Orgy — Lesia Ukrainka

The Orgy — a dramatic poem by Lesia Ukrainka about the freedom of the artist, set in ancient Rome.

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The Orgy is a dramatic poem by Lesia Ukrainka set in Greece under Roman rule. The work explores the theme of artistic freedom and the dignity of the artist in the face of imperial power.

The protagonist is a Greek poet who must choose between pandering to the conquerors and remaining true to his calling. The play is deeply allegorical, reflecting the problems of colonial oppression relevant to Ukraine in Lesia Ukrainka's time.

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AuthorLesia Ukrainka

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