The Kobzar of the Ukraine Being select poems of Taras Shevchenko done into English verse with biographical fragments by Alexander Jardine Hunter

"The Kobzar of the Ukraine" by Taras Shevchenko is a collection of poems that uses the experiences of Ukrainian people to display their struggles with a lack of freedom. Told through expressive language that admires their history, culture, and the tough times they have endured, the poems touch on themes of love, nature's beauty, and unfairness in society while reflecting on the past and future. Shevchenko serves as a poet and a passionate supporter for his nation's freedom. The poems explore different styles, sharing the lives and hopes of people dealing with oppression and searching for who they are. The translator's beginning note highlights how important Shevchenko’s work is in stirring up feelings of national pride among Ukrainians, demonstrating the overall hopeful tone of Shevchenko's poetry while hinting at larger themes of making up for past wrongs and a shared history deeply embedded in Ukrainian culture.