Our Europe

"Our Europe" is a compelling collection of essays by renowned Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko, published in 2025. This thought-provoking work delves into Europe's unlearned lessons of the 20th century and its future, offering a multifaceted dialogue between the writer and Europe. The essays, written predominantly after 2022, explore themes of identity, history, and the evolving role of Ukraine within the European context. The book features a diverse range of texts that engage in a profound conversation with Europe, presenting perspectives from various figures, including writers like Paul Celan, Alain Polz, Milan Kundera, and Czesław Miłosz, as well as contemporary politicians, a Paderborn taxi driver, and the streets of Warsaw. Through this interplay of ideas and impressions, Zabuzhko illuminates the changing historical cycle, marking the end of the era of empires-superpowers ("Khmelnytsky's project") and the formation of a new security belt in Europe with Ukraine at its core ("Mazepa's project"). This book is ideal for readers interested in Ukrainian literature, European studies, and political philosophy. It offers deep insights into the complexities of European identity and the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. By engaging with "Our Europe, " readers can gain a nuanced understanding of the historical and contemporary forces shaping Europe and Ukraine's place within it.