Fluent in Polish, French, Russian, and other languages, she translated literary masterpieces from these languages into Ukrainian. Natalia was exposed to artistic and literary circles from an early age and began writing her own poems.Īfter graduating from Kharkiv University in 1934, she became a school teacher and a member of “Plug,” a literary circle for Ukrainian peasant writers, as well as a member of the Ukrainian Union of Writers. She was the daughter of a poet and the granddaughter of an academic and sculptor. Natalia Zabila (1903–1985) was a Ukrainian Soviet poet who lived through the Russian Revolution and the rise of Bolshevism and survived World War II and the Stalinist regime. “The Nose” written by Nikolay Gogol (illustrated by Igor Oleynikov)
I have done so myself many times at various stages of my life, and each time I discover yet another facet of this writer’s brilliance. Gogol’s writing is so compelling that it urges readers to return and re-read it. His short story “The Nose” explores the grotesque and the absurd. He wrote the stark realism of his monumental work “Dead Souls,” set in 19th-century Russia, and the folklore intertwined with mysticism in “Evenings on the Farm near Dikanka,” set in the Ukrainian countryside. Gogol’s creative genius knew no bounds, spanning genres, times, and themes. Gogol’s deep love for his native Sorochintsi and the Ukrainian countryside, with its traditions, folk stories, ways of life, beliefs, and prejudices of its inhabitants, greatly influenced his inimitable writing style. His father, a descendant of Cossacks, wrote poetry in Ukrainian and Russian and was an amateur playwright who staged productions in his own theatre. Nikolay Gogol (1809–1852), who was born in the Ukrainian town of Sorochintsi, is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. “A Treasury of Wintertime Tales” from around the world Let us work towards a future where war is a thing of the past, and may we never forget the humanity that binds us all together. I offer the below selection to honour the memories of the innocent lives lost in this conflict. Even if the reality of the situation has a long way to catch up, we must hold onto hope that one day, the people of Russia and Ukraine can once again be united in peace. Their shared histories and cultures are inextricably intertwined, and it is painful to see them divided by hatred, violence and political self-interest.Īs I go through my bookshelves and pull out the beautiful books in this post, created by some of my favourite authors and illustrators of Ukrainian descent, along with their artistic counterparts of Russian origin, I am reminded that art and literature have the power to unite rather than divide. I pray that this war will not reach another anniversary and that the people of Ukraine and Russia can find a way to come together as brothers once again. The pain and suffering that these individuals have endured are unfathomable, and our hearts go out to them and their loved ones. The memories of the countless lives lost in battle, the wounded soldiers and civilians and the displaced families will forever be etched in our minds. The horror and futility of war cannot be overstated, as families are torn apart, communities are destroyed, and futures are shattered. Carol is on Instagram too - HolidaySpiritsDecor.As I reflect on the one-year anniversary of a war that never should have started, my heart is heavy with grief and sadness for the many thousands of lives lost. Visit Holiday Spirits on Etsy to see many more ideas for decorating a variety of putz houses for Christmas and Valentine's Day. When dry-fitting the Roof to the House, mark the Eaves and glitter that small strip before gluing on the Roof. It makes applying glue much easier without having the Eaves to fuss with.
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