Ukraine 22: Ukrainian Writers Respond to War

A collection of writing from Ukraine's leading writers, documenting everyday life, culture, and the horrors of war during the first year of the invasion. The writings showcase the texture, rawness, and reality of life in Ukraine under war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The remarkable writers in this volume vividly articulate the essence of war, its horrors, and the unique dialect it employs. They skillfully wield their descriptive powers to confront a shameless empire driven by the sole intention of annihilating them.

Ellena Savage has curated a remarkable selection of Ukraine's foremost writers, who offer a poignant portrayal of life within Ukraine during the initial year of the invasion.

On February 24, 2022, the lives of Ukrainians were irrevocably transformed. Since that fateful day, countless Ukrainian writers have embarked on a quest to comprehend the unfolding events and their profound impact on their homeland. This anthology presents a compilation of writing from within Ukraine, penned by Ukrainians, making it available in English for the first time. Here, these writers document the realities of everyday existence, delve into the role of culture amidst conflict, denounce Russian imperialism, and reevaluate their relationships with the world, particularly Europe and its ideals.

These essays, spanning from the dismantling of Russia's attempts to justify the war through the poignant descriptions of nights spent sheltering in corridors to the poignant snatched moments with a husband on his solitary night away from the army, to the eerie descriptions of the weather in the months preceding the invasion, as if nature were attempting to warn Ukraine, unveil the intricate texture, raw authenticity, and unfiltered reality of life in Ukraine during the war.

Through their words, these writers invite us to witness the profound impact of conflict on individuals, communities, and the very fabric of society. They remind us of the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people in the face of adversity, and their unwavering commitment to preserving their culture, history, and sovereignty.

This anthology serves as a powerful testament to the indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people and their unwavering determination to reclaim their rightful place in the world. It is a reminder that the power of literature can transcend borders and ignite the flames of hope and resistance in the darkest of times.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802062915