Allure and Azure: The Sensuous Literature of Ukrainian Modernism

This anthology transcends the boundaries of a mere collection of works; it is an orchestra of Ukrainian modernist literature. Its pages intertwine poetry and prose, born at the turn of the 20th century when Ukrainian literature was experiencing a vibrant renaissance.
Hnat Mykhailychenko's «The Blue Novel» with its lyrical depth and emotional intensity, sets the tone for the entire anthology. The poems of Olena Teliha, Bohdan-Ihor Antonych, Yevhen Pluzhnyk, Mykhailo Yohansen, Nataliia Livitska-Kholodna, and Oleksa Stefanovysh, saturated with emotions and imagery, unveil the rich tapestry of Ukrainian modernism. The reader is immersed in a world where the beauty of language reigns supreme, where each line is imbued with depth and sincerity. Love, loss, and the search for meaning in life – these eternal themes find their unique resonance in the works of Ukrainian modernist poets and prose writers.

This anthology is not merely an introduction to a literary epoch; it is a profound journey into the depths of the Ukrainian soul. It offers the reader aesthetic pleasure, prompts reflection on the profound, and unveils new facets of Ukrainian literature.