Harfa Leili: Lehendy pro Khrysta = The Harp of Leila: Legends about Christ in Ukrainian
Toronto, Ont., Canada: Yevshan-Zilla, 1953. Kulchyckyj, Yurij, illustrator. Item #1146
34 pages: woodcuts. 28 cm. Text in Ukrainian. The cover is slightly worn with some creasing, particularly along the spine. There is a library label on the front cover with the number 2.0060 and on the endpaper indicating that the book is for young readers, priced at $1.50.
A Ukrainian emigre collection of legends centered on the life and teachings of Christ, beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Yurij Kulchyckyj. Written by Konstantyna Malycka under the pseudonym Vira Lebedova, it provides a rich cultural and religious resource for young readers. Published in Toronto in 1953, it reflects the Ukrainian emigre community's efforts to preserve and share their religious traditions.
Price: $150.00