Sooner or later, a genius is born in the bosom of every nation, who embodies in his work everything that is best, brightest, and most characteristic of this nation becomes the exponent of its dreams and aspirations, the creator of the literary language, the voice and the very heart of the nation. Ukrainians perceive Taras Shevchenko as a national prophet who, in defense of their dignity and will, delivered a perfect, highly artistic speech.
Our ancestors, even in the poorest house, always had two books - the Bible and "Kobzar". Illiterate people knew them by heart. The works of Taras Shevchenko touch every heart, awaken the conscience, and confirm the conviction that freedom is the most valuable gift, and texts written in the Ukrainian language can belong to the heights of world poetic skill. "Kobzar" laid down the historiosophy of Ukraine, discovered, dreamed, educated, showed, and prophesied the indestructibility of Ukrainians. In him is righteous anger, foresight of the future, undying hope, peace, and strength.
The publication "Kobzar. Selected Works" presents the most famous poems of Taras Shevchenko. The book is accompanied by a preface and extensive comments that will help to better understand Shevchenko's imagery and poetics. "Kobzar" sounds in a special way in times of trouble.
Do you want to know what the fire of the Ukrainian spirit, the Ukrainian dream, and the Ukrainian world is? Read Taras Shevchenko - his lines are timeless, and his name is immortal. It gives us an understanding of who we are, what we are like, what we want, and where we are going. Let "Kobzar" inspire you and lead you forward to a victorious future!
