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The Kaidash Family (Кайдашева сім’я) by Ivan Nechuy-Levytskyi is a timeless Ukrainian classic that blends humor, social critique, and the drama of everyday life. This 2025 edition (176 pages, softcover, format ~135×205 mm) is part of the “Класика української літератури ПН” series.
Set in the period after the abolition of serfdom, the novel portrays the household of Omelko Kaidash and his family. Conflicts emerge over trivial matters — rivalries with in-laws, authority, misunderstandings. Nechuy-Levytskyi uses sharp wit, sparkling dialogue, and folk speech to expose how unresolved resentments and lack of communication can erode familial bonds.
Though humorous, the story carries deeper themes: the loss of paternal authority, the fracturing of generational values, and the tragedy lurking beneath domestic squabbles. This edition, with its clear, authentic language and straightforward presentation, is ideal for students, general readers, and lovers of Ukrainian literature.