Lina Kostenko

Lina Kostenko is a celebrated Ukrainian poet whose work is marked by profound lyricism and a deep connection to history. Her verses, often infused with Ukrainian folklore, explore themes of identity, memory, and national resilience. Kostenko's courageous engagement with societal and political issues led to a significant period of publication silence during the Soviet era. Through her historical novels in verse and poetry collections, she offers both artistic brilliance and a vital testament to the Ukrainian spirit and past.