Forest Song. Dramas

This treasury of Ukrainian literature introduces the reader to four dramatic works by the outstanding Lesya Ukrainka, which have occupied a special place in the writer's creative legacy.

«Cassandra» which the author considered one of her most outstanding works, amazes with the depth of meaning and the prophetic power of the image of the main character. Created in a record four days, «The Boyar Woman» becomes Lesya Ukrainka's only drama based on plots from Ukrainian history, but was not published during the author's lifetime. In «The Stone Host» the writer masterfully reinterprets the famous plot about Don Juan, offering a unique female perspective on the image of the tempter. And the tender and lyrical «Forest Song» whose popularity surpassed even the author's own expectations, amazes with the depth of its themes, combining motives of art, feminism, and sexuality. Each of these dramas reveals new facets of Lesya Ukrainka's talent, emphasizing her skill, depth of thought, and extraordinary vision of the world.

This collection will be a real gift for fans of Ukrainian literature, as it gives an opportunity to rediscover the greatness of Lesya Ukrainka's creative heritage.