Description: Istoriia Ukrains'koi literatury: Davnia i serednia doba (ch. 1); Nova doba (ch. 2) [History of Ukrainian Literature: Ancient and Medieval Period (Vol. 1); Modern Era (Vol. 2)] Author: Radzykevych, Volodymyr Title: Istoriia Ukrains'koi literatury: Davnia i serednia doba (ch. 1); Nova doba (ch. 2) [History of Ukrainian Literature: Ancient and Medieval Period (Vol. 1); Modern Era (Vol. 2)] Publication: Munich: Vernyhora, 1947 Description: Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 cm. 92 and 155 pages. Text in Ukrainian. Both volumes are in good condition, with only slight wear to the wrappers. One volume has a chipped corner, while the other has rusty staples.This publication emerged from a displaced persons (DP) camp created for Ukrainian refugees following World War II. These camps served as crucial cultural and educational hubs, nurturing intellectual and literary endeavors across various disciplines, including history, literature, and education. Likely serving as a cornerstone in preserving Ukrainian culture and identity amidst displacement and uncertainty, this specific publication offered valuable resources and insights to the displaced community, ensuring the continuity of Ukrainian heritage during challenging times.Volodymyr Radzykevych (1886-1966) was a distinguished Ukrainian educator, scholar, and writer. Radzykevych played a pivotal role in establishing and teaching at the Second Ukrainian Gymnasium in Lviv during 1941-1944, and later instructed at various gymnasiums in displaced persons camps in Germany from 1945 to 1950. Actively engaged in educational and literary circles, he contributed significantly to organizations like the Shevchenko Scientific Society and the Association of Ukrainian Writers for Young People in Cleveland. Writing under the pseudonym Vuiko Vlodko, Radzykevych penned poems, plays, and beloved historical tales for children, notably the widely acclaimed "The Adventures of Curly-Haired Yurchyk." His scholarly endeavors included articles for Zapysky Naukovoho tovarystva im. Shevchenka and a monograph on Pavlyn Svientsitsky. However, his most enduring legacy remains his seminal work, "History of Ukrainian Literature," first published in Lviv in 1922 and subsequently reissued multiple times in Lviv, Germany, and the United States from 1947 to 1956. Seller ID: 856 Subject: Displaced Persons (DP), History, Literature, Ukrainian Rare Paper is an independent bookseller based in New York, exclusively selling on the Internet. We offer a broad selection of rare and out-of-print East European materials focusing on Russian and Ukrainian émigré books. All items are guaranteed to be as described. Terms Each book will be professionally packed to ensure it reaches you without damage. Shipping services will vary based on the size and value of the items purchased. Default shipping is generally USPS Priority Mail. Please let us know if you prefer an alternative shipping method or have questions about a shipment. All orders ship within five business days. We always offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Radzykevych, Volodymyr
Publisher: Vernyhora
Year Printed: 1947
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
