Chasing Two Hares

A vibrant Ukrainian comedy by Mykhailo Staritsky, «Chasing Two Hares» has remained relevant and popular for over a century. This hilarious and witty tale follows the adventures of the barber Svyryd Holokhvastov, who dreams of getting rich by marrying a wealthy girl named Pronya. However, at the same time, he falls in love with a poor but honest girl named Halyna. The story of Svyryd trying to "catch two hares at once" is filled with comical situations, misunderstandings, and curious incidents. Beyond humor, the play offers sharp social satire, satirizing human vices such as greed, vanity, and the desire for easy money. This play is one of the most famous works of Ukrainian drama.

long with «The Two Hares», the collection includes «Marusya Boguslavka» and «The Siege of Busha» offering a rich and varied exploration of Ukrainian life and culture.