UKR 175YWriters in the Storm: Ukrainian Literature in English Translation

3 credits · Ukrainian · Penn State

This is a survey of classical works of Ukrainian literature, from its genesis of in the late seventeenth century to present. Designed with a diverse audience in mind, from a complete novice to a more seasoned reader, the course pays special attention to the intersection of literature and Ukraine's centuries-long struggle for its cultural and political liberation and independence. Far from being limited to political themes, course materials offer a great deal of variety, including much humor, lyricism, fantasy, and experimentation.