MYKHAILO CHARNYSHENKO, OR UKRAINE EIGHTY YEARS AGO

Travel back in time to the turbulent times of the Hetmanate! Panteleimon Kulish's novel is a fascinating journey to 18th-century Ukraine, full of intrigue, romance, and dramatic choices. Discover a world where tradition intertwines with modernity, and the fates of the characters hang in the balance against the backdrop of historical events.

• The first Ukrainian historical adventure novel
• The action is set in the time of the decline of the Hetmanate
• Intense action and sharp intrigue
• Romantic passions and demonic natures
• Ruthless choices faced by the heroes
• A harsh fate that punishes those who do not respect history and traditions
• Inspired by Walter Scott

Panteleimon Kulish wrote his first novel at the age of 23. The young author was studying the history of Ukraine and reading the works of Walter Scott. Therefore, his Mykhailo Charnyshenko, or Ukraine Eighty Years Ago is also the first Ukrainian historical adventure novel. The events take place in the second half of the eighteenth century, the time of the decline of the Hetmanate. The appeal to the past, intense action, sharp intrigue, romantic passions, demonic natures, ruthless choices faced by the protagonist, and a harsh fate that punishes those who do not respect history and traditions are all elements of the Walterscott recipe and the spirit of romanticism that prevailed in the culture of the time.

This novel is not only a captivating story but also a valuable source of knowledge about Ukrainian culture and history. Kulish recreates the realities of the era with extraordinary precision, and his characters are flesh-and-blood figures struggling with moral and political dilemmas. Mykhailo Charnyshenko is a must-read for all lovers of history, literature, and Ukrainian culture.

Vivat Publishing House is proud to present a new edition of this classic novel in hardcover. It is the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates good literature and wants to learn more about the history of Ukraine. Immerse yourself in a world of intrigue, romance, and dramatic choices! Feel the spirit of 18th-century Ukraine!