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Lesya Ukrainka

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Lesya Ukrainka

Lesya Ukrainka (born Larysa Petrivna Kosach, Ukrainian: Лариса Петрівна Косач; 25 February [O.S. 13 February] 1871 – 1 August [O.S. 19 July] 1913) was Ukrainian poet, playwright and translator, political, social and feminist activist.

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  • Ні! Я жива! Я буду вічно жити!
    Я в серці маю те, що не вмирає.
  • Ні, я хочу крізь сльози сміятись,
    Серед лиха співати пісні,
    Без надії таки сподіватись,
    Жити хочу! Геть, думи сумні!
    • Translation: Yes, I will laugh despite my tears,
      I’ll sing out songs amidst my misfortunes;
      I’ll have hope despite all odds,
      I will live! Away, you sorrowful thoughts!
    • Contra spem spero!, 1890

Quotes about person/work

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  • Lesya Ukrainka set Ukrainian culture free from the image of provinciality imposed on it by discourse of the Russian Empire around the turn of the 20th century.
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