As a foundational text, The Kobzar has played an important role in the formation of Ukrainian literature and its written language. There are over 125 editions of the book in the Ukraine alone. The first editions were censored by the czar, but the book still made a large impact on Ukrainian culture. Likewise, a multitude of translations attest to the book’s impact on world culture as well. There is a special museum dedicated to the book in the Ukraine, and there are several museums dedicated to Shevchenko himself around the world. Masterfully translated by Peter Fedynsky, Voice of America journalist and expert on Ukrainian studies, The Kobzar brings awareness of the Ukraine's depth and cultural wisdom.
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See also: Тарас Шевченко (Ukrainian) Taras Shevchenko was a prominent Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, as well as folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature. Shevchenko is also known for many masterpieces as a painter and an illustrator. He was a member of the Sts Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood and an academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts. Shevchenko has had a unique place in Ukrainian cultural history and in world literature. Through his writings he laid the foundations for the creation of a fully functional modern Ukrainian literature. His poetry contributed greatly to the growth of Ukrainian national consciousness, and his influence on various facets of Ukrainian intellectual, literary, and national life is still felt to this day. [https://www.goodreads.com/award/show/... Shevchenko National Prize]
