Marusya. Selected Works — Marko Vovchok

This collection opens the world of Marko Vovchok—a writer who conquered Paris and became the “daughter” of Shevchenko. Its central work, “Marusya,” is a captivating and poignant story about a young patriotic girl who becomes a guide for a Cossack and gives her life for the freedom of her homeland. In France, this novella became a true bestseller.

The book also includes “Folk Stories,” where, through dramatic female destinies, the author masterfully exposes the horrors of serfdom. It is a blend of remarkably melodious language, Cossack heroism, and dangerous adventures that remain gripping even a century and a half later. This is a book about how true strength and resilience are often hidden within the most delicate hearts.