The Life and Works of Lesya Ukrainka

Lesia Ukrainka remains a significant figure in Ukrainian Literature and history. She was a writer, translator, folklorist, public and cultural activist. As a co-founder of the renowned literary society “Pleiada,” Lesia Ukrainka made significant contributions to national literature through her poetry, epics, novels, essays, and the development of poetic drama. She remains among the most iconic women in Ukrainian history.