Shevchenko, Taras Hryhorovych

Povne vydannia tvoriv Tarasa Shevchenka [Taras Shevchenko Works], vols. I-XIV (complete)

Chicago: Vydavnytstvo Mykoly Denysiuka, 1959. Item #1024

14 volumes: illustrations, portraits; 19 cm. Text in Ukrainian and partially in English. Edited by Pavlo Zaitsev. This set of books exhibits some slight wear on a few volumes but is otherwise in good condition.

This edition of Taras Shevchenko's works, derived from the Ukrainian Scientific Institute's pre-World War II edition in Warsaw, presents a thorough compilation of the celebrated poet and artist's oeuvre. Some volumes faithfully reproduce the original editions, while others are abridged or enhanced with additional works. This meticulously curated set offers an unparalleled glimpse into Shevchenko's literary and artistic contributions, capturing his enduring impact on Ukrainian culture and beyond.

Volume Breakdown:
- Vol. 1: Poems 1837-1842
- Vol. 2: Poems 1843-1847
- Vol. 3: Poems 1847-1850
- Vol. 4: Poems 1857-1861, with added works from 1845-1860
- Vol. 5: "Nazar Stodolya" and various works
- Vol. 6: Stories and Novels: The Artist; The Hireling; Varnak
- Vol. 7: Stories and Novels: The Princess; The Musician; The Unfortunate One; The Captain's Wife
- Vol. 8: The Twins; A Journey with Pleasure and Not Without Morality
- Vol. 9: Journal (Daily Notes)
- Vol. 10: Letters
- Vol. 11: Shevchenko as a Painter, Engraver, and Sculptor
- Vol. 12: Shevchenko's Poetry in Foreign Languages
- Vol. 13: Shevchenko and His Works
- Vol. 14: Index of Shevchenko's Works

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko (also known as Kobzar; 1814–1861) – a pivotal figure in Ukrainian cultural and national history, Shevchenko was a renowned poet, playwright, prose writer, painter, and engraver. His literary masterpiece, "Kobzar," is credited with igniting the Ukrainian national revival, promoting the use of the Ukrainian language, and fostering a sense of national identity. Through his evocative poetry and political activism, Shevchenko championed social justice and inspired the movement for Ukrainian independence. His artistic and literary contributions remain central to Ukrainian heritage and continue to influence the nation's cultural landscape.

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