The Enchanted Desna — Oleksandr Dovzhenko

The Enchanted Desna is an autobiographical novella by Oleksandr Dovzhenko — a great Ukrainian filmmaker and writer. A poetic reminiscence of childhood on the banks of the Desna River.

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The Enchanted Desna is a gem of Ukrainian literature, an autobiographical novella by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. The author recalls his Chernihiv childhood: the Desna River, family, peasant life, and first impressions of the world.

The novella is written in remarkable poetic language, filled with tenderness, humor, and love for the native land. It is part of the school curriculum and is considered one of the finest examples of Ukrainian lyrical prose.

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AuthorOleksandr Dovzhenko

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