{"product_id":"ukraine-22-ukrainian-writers-respond-to-war-9781802062915","title":"Ukraine 22: Ukrainian Writers Respond to War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllena 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 197 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781802062915\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44520443379962,"sku":"9781802062915","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692960623169_book.jpg?v=1693032093","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ukraine-22-ukrainian-writers-respond-to-war-9781802062915","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}