Book Voices of Freedom. Contemporary Writing From Ukraine. Prose, Poetry, Essays

Award-winning Ukrainian Writers featured in this riveting and
evocative collection of prose, poetry, essays, and photos with foreword
by Peter Pomerantsev
Voices of Freedom: Contemporary Writing from
Ukraine is a collection of Ukrainian writing that aims to introduce the
English-speaking world to 27 of the most iconic living writers whose
work is shaping contemporary Ukraine. These are leading intellectuals
and moral authorities for the Ukrainian people, whose voices and
opinions have helped to synchronize the internal compasses of Ukrainian
society in the struggle for the freedom of their country. Through
poetry, short stories, and essays, this collection demonstrates that the
desire for freedom and the struggle to achieve it is a theme that cuts
across generations of Ukrainian writers, and is a central preoccupation
of Ukrainian society.

This collection demonstrates the unique style and artistry of
contemporary Ukrainian literature over the past 50 years. The curated
poetry is an instant reaction to the events taking place today, which
speaks directly to this current moment and the national psyche. The
short stories sensitize readers to Ukraine’s indivisible history and the
present. These are accounts about the memory of generations, choices
and transitions, self-irony, friendship, love, and the powerful
significance of home. These stories and novellas represent a single
continuous story showing the paths, lives, and values of the Ukrainian
people who have amazed the world with their courage. The essays showcase
the voices of contemporary Ukrainian intellectuals, providing analysis
and reflection on what is happening in the present, showing historical
connections and parallels, and shedding light on the origins and
triggers of the war on the mental level.
The collection that follows is the story of Ukraine, in the voice of Ukrainians.
Proceeds from the sale of this collection will support the cultural community and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

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