Ukrainian post-Soviet literature

Lecturer: Dr Iryna Starovoyt

Thirty years have passed since Ukraine’s dream of independence--literally overnight--became a challenging reality, unexpected even for the dreamers. As we know now, the production of violence and wasted lives was not a byproduct of the Soviet utopia, but its intended, even required part. Since 1991, Ukraine's culture has had to deal with what it was left with - the durabilities of the imperial legacy, its rhetoric and its many hushed horrors. What was previously unspeakable had to be voiced. Poetry gained trust by dealing with the unspeakable. And then a new revolution, war and trauma engulfed Ukraine. Poetry gains weight during this calamity. It speaks back to uncertainty, hate, disruption and war losses. It conveys an alternative past-future nexus. Once in a while, it brings solace, at other times not at all.

This seminar is held as part of the Ukrainian Institute London's Online Course in Ukrainian Literature. You can sign up to this seminar as a one-off via eventbrite, or email info@ukrainianinstitute.org.uk to enrol in the full 8-week course. (Full term fee £250/£170 or £200/£150 if you enrol by 31 May).

The seminar will have a maximum class size of 20 to ensure that you can actively participate and ask questions.

If you are a friend or benefactor of the Institute, you are entitled to a discount for the course. Please email us on info@ukrainianinstitute.org.uk to claim your discount and pay directly.

Included in the cost of the seminar:

- course handbook and materials, including English translations of texts studied as part of the seminar.

- access to video recording of the presentation by Dr Starovoyt.

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