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In the bosom of every nation, a genius is born sooner or later, who embodies in his work everything that is best, brightest, most characteristic of that nation, becomes the expressor of its dreams and aspirations, the creator of a literary language, the voice and the very heart of the people. Ukrainians perceive Taras Shevchenko as a national prophet who, in defence of their dignity and freedom, created a perfect artistic word. Our ancestors always had two books in their homes, even in the poorest ones - the Bible and Kobzar. Illiterate people knew them by heart. The works of Taras Shevchenko touch every heart, awaken the conscience, and strengthen the belief that freedom is the most valuable gift, and that texts written in Ukrainian can belong to the pinnacle of world poetic mastery. "Kobzar" laid down the historiosophy of Ukraine, revealed, dreamed, educated, showed and predicted the indestructibility of Ukrainians. It contains righteous anger, a glimpse of the future, undying hope, calmness, and power.

The publication "Kobzar. Selected Poems" contains the most famous poems by Taras Shevchenko. The book is accompanied by a preface and extensive commentary that will help to better understand Shevchenko's imagery and poetics. "Kobzar" sounds especially relevant in times of trouble. Do you want to know what the fire of the Ukrainian spirit, the Ukrainian dream, and the Ukrainian world are? Read Taras Shevchenko - his lines are timeless, his name is immortal. He gives us an understanding of who we are, what we are, what we want and where we are going. Let Kobzar inspire you and lead you forward to a victorious future!