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Immerse yourself in the poignant world of "Kobzar of the Ukraine," where the heartache and resilience of a people come alive through the power of verse. This podcast invites you to explore a rich tapestry of Ukrainian poetry that reflects the struggles, joys, and indomitable spirit of its culture. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of works that delve into themes of freedom, identity, and the enduring human spirit. As you listen, you will encounter the melancholy and beauty that define the Ukrainian experience, revealing the profound emotions that ...

Poetry by two radical poets, born in the same year, who suffered exile and punishment under the Tsarist Russian empire. Taras Shevchenko is celebrated as the founder of Ukrainian literature (writing in the Ruthenian dialect), while Lermontov wrote in Russian. Both died young, Lermontov in a duel and Shevchenko as a result of his sufferings in exile. This collection includes Ethel Voynich's moving biography of Taras Shevchenko and translations of six short lyrics written over the course of his life, as well as her translation of Lermontov's narrative poem, The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov. ...

A Word Is Not A Sparrow is a diverse anthology of stories set amid Russian repression through the centuries; personal narrator testimony about the impact in America of immigrant grandparents from Ukraine and elsewhere; powerful fables and allegories that deliver universal messages about displacement, migration, and human connection; and classic Cossack folk tales that are a touchstone of Ukrainian culture. Listen as we let these words fly out around the world.