ENG: Ivan the White—Where the World Converged

This is an epic historical saga that traces the dramatic events of the 20th century through the lens of one Ukrainian family’s story. At the heart of the narrative is the quest to find one’s place in a world where ideologies and wars threaten to erase individual identity.

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A Family Chronicle: The author traces the journey of several generations, showing how major historical events (collectivization, wars, exile) intrude upon private lives.
Symbolism of the Title: “The Wedge” upon which the world converges represents both the homeland and the fateful circumstances from which the characters strive to escape or in which they seek to take root.
Moral Choice: A constant dilemma between survival and preserving dignity, loyalty to one’s roots and the temptation to adapt to the new regime.
Psychological Depth: A profound exploration of the inner world of a person who loses everything except memory and hope.

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