Clerk (Manipuliantka)

Can a man write "female" texts? Ivan Franko convincingly proves that he can. This unconventional collection immerses the reader in a world where the drama of women's destinies unfolds at the intersection of acute social problems and complex psychology. The collected works not only address but also masterfully intertwine difficult topics such as sexual slavery, prostitution, human trafficking, war and PTSD, the crisis of traditional marriage and patriarchal morality, criminal offenses, investigations, mobbing, and suicide. All these elements blend into a powerful "cocktail" of Franko's "pro-feminist" prose and dramaturgy. However, the main thread uniting these works is the theme of female emancipation and the pervasive image of a strong, passionate, charismatic woman. She is not afraid to challenge circumstances, fighting for her own happiness, freedom, and independence, often even at the cost of her own life.
The classic of Ukrainian literature incredibly accurately conveys the world through the prism of women's experiences, touching on themes that were delicate in his time but remain relevant today.
Franko was not afraid to be bold, even "scandalous," by raising taboo subjects. He meticulously describes women's fates, exploring the deep emotional and psychological conflicts that arise between traditional moral norms and women's relentless desire to assert their place in society.