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Taras Shevchenko is an outstanding figure whose words speak for the soul of the Ukrainian people. His "Kobzar" is one of the best achievements of our literature, and his works have been translated into more than a hundred languages. The publication of the collection in April 1840 was a landmark event not only in Ukrainian but also in Slavic literature in general.

The published texts are verified against the original manuscripts and lifetime editions of the poet's works. The collection is illustrated with reproductions of Taras Shevchenko's paintings and sketches.