Ukraine in Histories and Stories: Essays by Ukrainian Intellectuals Download ebooks for free pdf
In some ways, this book is similar to Yekelchyk's in that it offers an introduction to Ukraine, but it is told through the eyes of Ukrainians. Peter Pomerantsev wrote the prologue, and there are articles from various expats (including myself). However, the majority of the writings are written by Ukrainian intellectuals who live in Ukraine. They discuss stereotypes, mythology, history, and literature in relation to their homeland. It's a primer on Ukraine for readers who enjoy both nonfiction and fiction and want to learn more about the country's cultural and academic environment.
What do philosophers in Ukraine believe about their homeland? Or the authors? Many of the contributors, such as Andrey Kurkov, are writers. They'll be in there if they're at least somewhat well-known in the West. One of the best new Ukrainian writers is Volodymyr Rafeenko. One of the most well-known names in Ukrainian literature, Yuri Andrukhovych, contributes an essay. Another key subject is "Ukraine and Crimean Tatars," which is addressed by Alim Aliev.
This book is for persons who are interested in not only politics but also the cultural scene, who may have read some of the translation Ukrainian authors and wish to learn more about the country.
Is the book about people's feelings about Russia and their relationship with it?
In one way or another, it's all about that. It's about Ukrainian identity, what it implies, and how similar or dissimilar it is to Russian identity. In some ways, the people who write these pieces are all multilingual. Although Andrey Kurkov has written a few works in Ukrainian, he is mostly a Russian-language author. The younger generation of Crimean Tatars speaks and writes Ukrainian, whereas the older age speaks and writes Russian. The book also includes an article by Ola Hnatiuk about the Polish-Ukrainian link.
This intriguing collection of texts by modern Ukrainian writers, historians, philosophers, political analysts, and opinion leaders includes reflections on Ukraine's history—or histories—as well as analyses of the present, conceptual concepts, and personal anecdotes. From the Holodomor to the Maidan, from Russian aggression to cultural diversity, from the depths of the past to the complexities of the present, the authors give a multi-faceted vision of Ukrainian memory and reality.
Anyone interested in Ukraine should read this book.
This book features notable Ukrainian historians, writers, philosophers, political analysts, and intellectuals as contributors.
The Ukrainian Cultural Foundation assisted in the publication of the book.
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