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Masterfully fulfilled by Peter Fedynsky, Voice of America journalist and expert on Ukrainian studies, this first ever English translation of the complete Kobzar brings out Ukraine's rich cultural heritage. As a foundational text, The Kobzar has played an important role in galvanizing the Ukrainian identity and in the development of…

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1 author picked Kobzar as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book of poetry because there is no question that once you start reading it in Ukrainian or in English translation, you are aware that it is by a genius.

No person I know would have the knowledge of human relationships, national character, historical insight, and vocabulary to present such a forceful account of the Ukrainian culture, mind, and traditions. I felt that I learned much more about my own background than had I read libraries full of books, volumes of newspapers, or watched thousands of YouTube videos.

I had to stick with it many times, but the…

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