“Ms. Chornohuz’s story is emblematic of a poetry boom that has swept Ukraine during the war with Russia.” – The New York Times “One of Ukraine’s most celebrated poets.” – The Guardian Yaryna Chornohuz...

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The dialogue between Yuliya Musakovska and Quaz Roodt.

Seven-hour assault prompts Ukraine to accuse Putin of humiliating Trump hours after the two men spoke by phone

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Trans. Yuliya Musakovska. Jantar. 2024. 101 pages.

As a poet, I should believe in the power of poetry to change lives, but I’m under no illusion

Dr Olesya Khromeychuk delivers this talk on the ways in which war transforms language, literature, and those who bear witness.

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This workshop explores the power of writing about war, grief, and trauma—not only as a form of expression, but as an act of social justice.

Dr Olesya Khromeychuk delivers this talk on the ways in which war transforms language, literature, and those who bear witness.

Celebrated Ukrainian poet and serviceman Artur Dron' concludes his tour of the launch of his poetry collection, We Were Here.

Exeter experts are supporting renowned Ukrainian poet turned soldier Artur Dron to share the experiences of those fighting on Europe’s front line. Artur Dron has had to endure multiple operations and ...

Exeter’s self-funded translation of Ukrainian war poetry ensures it reaches a global audience and contributes to historical justice, says Svitlana Arbuzova

All writers fortunate enough to publish their first book face the risk of never publishing a second. There are many reasons why a literary career might end at the outset, but traditionally, it stems from a writer’s crisis. An author might convey everything they wanted (and were able to) in their debut work and then find they simply have nothing more to say. Other times, the first book goes unnoticed by the general public or receives negative reviews, which may cause the author to lose confidence in their talent and stop writing. The opposite can also happen: A debut might be so overwhelmingly successful that the fear of failing to meet expectations prevents the author from continuing.