The Cathedral

«The Cathedral» is not just a novel, but a profound philosophical reflection on contemporary life. The author, Oles Honchar, raises important social and national problems, considering them through the prism of eternal humanistic values. This is a kind of warning to humanity, because ignoring these values can lead to destruction and self-destruction.
At the center of the work is the spirituality of modern man, especially the Ukrainian. The problem of spirituality is closely connected with the themes of parents and children, the continuity of generations, the preservation of historical memory and national dignity.
The novel «The Cathedral» consists of many chapters, each of which is devoted to one of the characters. They are united by the image of the cathedral — the epicenter of the events that unfold.  The cathedral can be called the main character of the novel. It became a real artistic discovery of Oles' Honchar, but also caused sharp criticism and censorship.
Why did the image of the cathedral cause such an ambiguous reaction? What secrets does this monumental creation hide?
You will find the answers to these questions by reading this book.