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Immerse your readers in the rich tapestry of Ukrainian folklore and classical literature with Ukrainian Tales (Українські повісті) — a distinguished collection of stories by Mykola Hohol (Gogol), presented in high-quality Ukrainian translation. This deluxe edition, published by A-ba-ba-ha-la-ma-ha, spans 608 pages and features full-color or black-and-white illustrations (depending on edition) along with carefully curated translations by prominent Ukrainian translators such as Maksym Rylsky, Mykola Zerov, Antin Khutorian, and others.
The collection includes Hohol’s most beloved “Ukrainian” stories originally written in Russian but translated into Ukrainian, such as “Sorochynskyi Fair,” “St. John’s Eve,” “The May Night, or the Drowned,” “The Lost Letter,” “Night Before Christmas,” “Terrible Vengeance,” “Ivan Fedorovich Shponka and His Aunt,” “Enchanted Place,” “Old-world Landowners,” “Viy,” “A Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich,” and “Taras Bulba”.
With elegant hardcover binding and a classic format (approx. 145 × 230 mm), this edition is ideal for literary connoisseurs, students, libraries, and all who appreciate the intersection of linguistics, culture, and storytelling. It’s not just a book — it’s a bridge between epochs, languages, and imaginations.