According to the Situations

The novella According to the Situations deeply explores the themes of social inequality and the complex position of women in patriarchal society at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. This work is an important example of Ukrainian artistic modernism, where Kobylianska masterfully investigates the deep internal conflicts of her protagonist, Ahlaia-Felicitas.
At the center of the plot is a young woman who faces a fateful life choice: to choose her own happiness or creative self-realization. Her consciousness is filled with doubts and aspirations, vividly reflecting the struggle between societal expectations and personal ideals. The novella mirrors the light of Ukrainian modernism, creating a delicate balance between the real and the fantastical. Here, art becomes not merely a means of self-expression, but a powerful tool for self-discovery and finding one's place in the world.