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Book Synopsis: Due to more mature content, this book is recommended for children 14 and up. The Kobzars were the blind minstrels of Ukraine, who memorized the epic poems and stories of 100 generations. Traveling around the country, they stopped in towns and villages along the way, where they told their tales and were welcomed by all. During the early years of Stalin's regime in the USSR, the Kobzars wove their traditional stories with contemporary warnings of soviet repression, famine, and terror. When Stalin heard of it, he called the first conference of Kobzars in Ukraine. Hundreds congregated. Then Stalin had them murdered. As the storytellers of Ukraine died, so too did their stories. Kobzar's Children is an anthology of short historical fiction, memoirs, and poems written about the Ukrainian immigrant experience. The stories span a century of history from 1905 to 2004; and they contain the voices of people who lived through internment as "enemy aliens," homesteading, famine, displacement, concentration camps, and this new century's Orange Revolution. More than a collection, it is a social document that revives memories once deliberately forgotten. - Century of untold stories - Touches on all major points of Ukrainian history - Supported by the Shevchenko Foundation
The collection contains historical fiction, memoirs and poems covering 100 years of Ukrainian history, written by Ukrainian-Canadian writers from Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada. The contributors are all part of a circle of writers that Skrypuch met or mentored through an internet-based writers' group that she set up. The group's members, both established authors and novices, read and critiqued each others' works.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
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Discover a treasure trove of untold Ukrainian stories with Kobzar's Children: A Century of Untold Ukrainian Stories. This captivating anthology takes you on a journey through a century of history, from 1905 to 2004, and immerses you in the rich and tumultuous Ukrainian immigrant experience. Immerse yourself in the voices of those who lived through internment, famine, displacement, and the Orange Revolution. These stories, written by Ukrainian-Canadian writers, offer a unique perspective on the major points of Ukrainian history.
Uncover a hidden chapter of history as you explore the lives and experiences of Ukrainian immigrants through historical fiction, memoirs, and poems. This anthology is not just a collection of stories, but a social document that revives memories deliberately forgotten. It showcases the resilience, courage, and determination of a community that faced unimaginable challenges during a century of turmoil.
Supported by the Shevchenko Foundation, Kobzar's Children is more than just a book. It is a tribute to the storytellers of Ukraine, to the Kobzars who wove together the traditional tales and contemporary warnings. It sheds light on a part of history that has been overshadowed and celebrates the voices that were silenced.
By purchasing Kobzar's Children, you not only enrich your literary collection, but you also contribute to a worthy cause. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association, supporting their vital work in advocating for civil liberties and justice.
Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the compelling stories that shaped a nation. Experience the power of words and the resilience of the human spirit as you delve into this century of untold Ukrainian stories. Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection. Grab your copy of Kobzar's Children today.
Get your copy of Kobzar's Children: A Century of Untold Ukrainian Stories and uncover a treasure trove of fascinating tales that will captivate your imagination and touch your heart.
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