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Discover a milestone of Ukrainian modernism with City (Місто) by Valerian Pidmohylnyi. Widely regarded as the first fully urban novel in Ukrainian literature, this edition (2025) offers 304 pages in a compact 135 × 205 mm softcover format.
The story follows Stepan Radchenko, a young man from the countryside who arrives in a big city seeking education, purpose, and connection. But the city has its own gravitational pull—Stepen’s ideals clash with ambition, self-identity, and the seductive promise of urban life. As the narrative unfolds, Pidmohylnyi vividly captures the tension between rural roots and modern city existence, exploring transformation, isolation, and the cost of adaptation.
City is an essential read for fans of Ukrainian classic literature, urban narratives, and psychological realism. This edition retains the integrity of the original text without illustrations, making it a focused and immersive reading experience.