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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

Asking for your and your children’s writer’s help for my publication, of course, I leave you completely the choice of what you want to help. (Oct 18, 8983. To Olena Pchilka)

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New translations

We begin to publish a book of translations "Choice from Ancient Greek Poets" (1915). Today – the section "From the Sappho".

Fppointment / Peas / To Aphrodite / The Sappho’s riddle / What a lot / In a women’s company / Girlfriends / The importance of a girl’s wreath

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published review «Vatroslav Jagić. Zur Entstehungsgeschichte der kirchenslavischen Sprache» (1902).

A systematic review of all that can be considered an achievement of the present scientific work is the great merit of this new work by Prof. Jagić.

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New story

We finish publishing the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the last 3 sections, including "60. The fight is just beginning".

Here, I have the honor of handing over to mr. chief a report on the meeting which I call on the next trading day to Vygoda. I hope there will be no obstacles in this case.

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New autograph of Ivan Franko

Content of I.Jaremecky-Bilakhevych's… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with first page of autograph recension on the article «Nearest tasks in studying of the old russian literature» by N.Nikolsky (1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

I am sending you the beginning of a scientific chronicle that I would like to lead systematically. The other day I will send the beginning of the literary chronicle (about Hilyak) and the end of the article about Collar. (Sep 27 1893. To M. I. Pavlik)

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New translation

We publish a translation of the Orpheus’ poem about the Argonauts (1915).

1. Chant to Apollo / 2. Jason’s requests / 3. Jason’s crew / 4. Ship descent into the sea / 5. Offering and oath / 6. Guest in Heiron.

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published preface to the edition of Yu. Fedkovich’s poetry (1902).

The referent submitted a plan to publish the works of Fedkovich in four volumes, and then in the first volume – poetry, in the second – stories, in the third – dramatic works, and in the fourth everything that would not fit into the first three.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including "57. Stalsky exposes Regina."

And what will I ask? After all, we have corpus delicti here! And he removed from his pocket Regina’s suitcase, which he had found on Eugene’s bureau.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

«Ethnology and the history of… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the book «Our ukrainian tales by zaporozhian cossack Isko Matyrynka» (1903), published with I.Franko's comments.

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New document of Ivan Franko

»Etymology and Phonetics» (1894) The gallery of I. Franko's documents is replenished with election card (1905).

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

I’m sending you an article about Collard – the end will be. The thing got a little under my arms, and I don’t think any harm would come of it. (September 15 – 20, 1983. To M. Pavlik)

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New translation

We publish a translation of the poem Publius Ovidius Naso "Ibis" (1915).

The one who, on his turn to Rome, did not cease to harm Ovidius, could not think of any repentance, and was not afraid of Ovidius’ paper thunder, was none other than caesar Tiberius.

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published review "V. N. Peretc. Notes and materials for the history of the song in Russia" (1902).

This time the author submits one major thing for the literary historian – a collection of Ukrainian and Polish poems and songs by Dominic Rudnitsky.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including "54. Regina visit Eugene."

So know, I went to you not to return to my husband any more, to escape from the hell that was for me so far, to surrender to you, to be your serf girl, a slave.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Etymology and Phonetics» (1894) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the book «Posthumous writings of Mytrofan Dykarev on folklore and mythology» (1903) with I.Franko's preface.

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

I would like to translate and eventually publish all the Serbian legends, and especially a selection of songs by hajduks, left on side by Starytsky; some very interesting novelty topics. (June 13, 1893, to M. P. Dragomanov)

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New translation

We publish the first chapters from the book of translations "Publus Ovidius Naso in Tomida" (1915).

1. Autobiographical elegy / 2. Place of exile / 3. Ovidius’ adventures in exile / 4. Ovidius’ neighbors ghettoes and sarmatians / 5. Poet’s revenge – the poem "Ibis".

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published preface to the book "Taras Shevchenko-Grushevsky" by O. Konysky (1901).

Unfortunately, the author was no longer destined to touch upon this edition himself; it comes six months after the death of its author, forty years after the death of Shevchenko.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including "51. Two meetings together".

Let the demagogues lounge with hope for the last minute; in the last minute as a thunder will fall on them frustration, and they are more likely to lose their heads.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Oedipus the King» (1894) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the story «Marquise O.» by H. von Kleist (Lviv, 1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

Do you have news of the arrests of Ukrainophiles in Russia (in Kharkiv, Kyiv, etc.)? I have received such news today from two sides. (May 28, 1893, to M. P. Dragomanov)

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New translation

We publish the translation of poem "Gero and Leander" (1915).

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published review «Adam Krechowiecki. Bohdan Zaleski o sobie i współczesnych» (1901).

The most interesting part of the report is the biography and characterization of a young Polish expatriate, a poet, and finally of the apostle Adam Celinsky.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including «48. Preparing for the meeting".

We, the intellectuals, must point out the people legal forms, unleash his tongue and try to know his needs, his grievances and sores, his way of thinking.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

«Slavs reciprocity as it was… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the story «Amore and Psyche» by Apuleius (Lviv, 1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

I haven’t finished my dissertation yet. My work on it is moving forward rather slowly, and I would like to take the oral exam in this semester also. (May 12, 1893. To M. P. Dragomanov)

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New translation

We publish the translation of the end of poem Titus Lucretius Carus "On the Nature of Things" – "The Infection in Athens" (1915).

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published note "Songs of Anatol Svydnytsky" (1901).

Regardless of whether the poetic value of these songs is large or small, it is still appropriate for them to be once published as monuments of a very interesting time (years 1861 – 1863).

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including «45. Stalsky humiliated Regina."

And if anyone today has freed me from this ornament of the family fire – he nodded his head towards those doors that Regina came out – then I would consider him to be my greatest virtue.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»You’ll grow, tall oak» (1893) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with cover of collection stories «From the stormy years» (1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

There was a man who agreed to issue the collection of my poems, and I had to take up and collect my poetic assemblies. (Apr. 21, 1883, to M. P. Dragomanov)

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New translation

We publish the translation of the orphic anthem "To nature" (1915).

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published review "Monuments of ancient Russian church teaching literature" (1900).

The same unsystematic and purposeless edition. The same disproportion between scientific claims and actual performance.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including "42. The misfortunes of Mr. Marshal."

The danger for his mystery seemed even heinier than it was in fact, and he was thrown into the heat, then in the cold, with the thought that the sequestractor might come to his court.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Lord’s jokes» (1893) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of collection «When the beasts spoke. Tales for children» (Lviv, 1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –next five letters of 1893.

The present dispute between me and Pavlik, in my opinion, is not at all principled, because in principles, in anti-clericalism, we are both fully committed, and more controversy about tactical details. (Feb 10, 1893. To M. P. Dragomanov)

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New translations

We publish a book of translations "Alcaeus and Sappho" (1913).

1. At the dawn of the Greek lyrics / 2. Alcaeus / 3. Sappho

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New article on history of literature

In the section "History of literature" published article "From the history of "Russophile" writing in Galicia" (1899).

Ukrainian critics and historians of literature have still not paid enough attention to this part of our literature, which voluntarily throws itself beyond the boundaries of Ukrainian, and does not fall into the scope of Russian literature.

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New story

We continue to publish the story "Crossing stitches" (1900). Today – the next 3 sections, including "39. Mr. marshal’s project".

Only one Krzywotulsky filled him with fear. To this wolf in a crimson cloth he did not dare to proceed with his usual blessing.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

Letter to A.Ju.Krymsky (1893) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of collection «In the sweat of face» in russian translation (SPb.: 1903)

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue to publish Ivan Franko's correspondence. Today –first five letters of 1893.

Today I have a good day; we can say a miracle happened. The commission, which consisted mainly of national patry members, recognized me as the third prize for the drama of folk life "Stolen happiness". (Jan. 14, 1893, to M. P. Dragomanov)

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