Songs of Ukraina, with Ruthenian poems: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Songs of Ukraina, with Ruthenian poems: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Songs of Ukraina, with Ruthenian poems is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Livesay, Florence Randal (1874–1953).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Songs of Ukraina" with Ruthenian poems by Florence Randal Livesay is a collection of Ukrainian folk songs and poems translated into English, likely written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine through a variety of poetic forms, reflecting themes of nature, love, historical events, and the struggles of the Ukrainian people. The collection's diverse content allows readers to experience the emotional depth and historical significance embedded in these traditional songs. At the start of "Songs of Ukraina," the text introduces readers to the beauty and essence of Ukrainian culture and landscape, invoking vivid imagery of springtime, summer, autumn, and winter in Ukraine. The poetic verses celebrate natural beauty and love while providing a historical context that includes mentions of Cossacks and significant cultural elements unique to Ukraine. The opening portion also hints at the fusion of mythological themes with the day-to-day experiences of Ukrainians, setting the stage for the subsequent exploration of various song cycles, including wedding songs, historical ballads, and folk tales, each rich with emotion and cultural significance.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Songs of Ukraina, with Ruthenian poems
- Author credits: Livesay, Florence Randal (1874–1953)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Folk songs, Ukrainian -- Translations into English
- Ukrainian poetry -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
