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Ivan Franko

Encyclopedia of the life and works

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2nd quarter 2023

New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Derevljanyj (Wooden) – Dzvin (Bell)".

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New story

We continue publishing the story "Petrii and Dovbuschuky" (1912). Today – next 3 chapters, including "9. Isak Bleiberg".

But what is longer to tell? You have already guessed everything yourself, Kirill! That unfortunate Jew is me, and his unexpected savior is you! That’s why I feel sorry for you.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Rural community in Russia» (1879) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the separate edition of the Emile de Lavelle’s brochure "Rural community in Russia" (1879).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Dvoje (Two) – Derevo (Tree)".

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – next 5 letters of 1898 – 1899.

Anyway, to facilitate the procedure, I would ask you to review the materials you have ready and send them to me along with a list of the order in which they should go, and I will finish printing them. (January 16, 1899 to F. K. Vovk)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»The teacher» (1911) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with cover and title page of the second edition of comedy "The teacher" (1911).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Datok (something to dive) – Dvodushnik (person with two souls)".

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New story

We continue publishing the story "Petrii and Dovbuschuky" (1912). Today – next 3 chapters, including "6. Confession at midnight."

You will live until your family has seven members. Your death will be a sign that the time of work is coming. You will go to confession before you die. Now go and repent!

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»The drunkard’s miracle in Korsun»… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with first page of the article "The drunkard’s miracle in Korsun" (1901).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keyword «Daty (give) (121 – 247)».

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – next 5 letters of 1898.

Among our lyricists, I would entrust you with the translation of Lesja Ukrainka, about whom I want to write an article for one of the upcoming books. (October 22, 1898 to Adolf Cherny)

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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 the separate edition of poem "Lord’s jokes" (1893).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keyword «Daty (give) (1 – 120)».

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New story

We continue publishing the story "Petrii and Dovbuschuky" (1912). Today – next 3 chapters, including "3. Farewell to schoolmates."

And I am making a proposal not to go into more details, but to gather in Lviv near the People’s House exactly ten years from now on July 25. Whoever is okay with that, let him sign on this card!

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Boa Constrictor» (1884) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the first edition of novel "Boa Constrictor" (1884).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Dali (Next) – Daruvaty (donate)."

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – next 5 letters of 1898.

My relationships with women had a significant influence on my life, and therefore also on my literature. Back in high school, I fell in love with the daughter of Ukrainian priest, Olga Roshkevich. (August 26, 1898 to A. Yu. Krymsky)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Thought about Naum Bezumovich» (1879) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the poetry "Thought about Naum Bezumovich" (1879).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Davaty (Giving) – Daleko (Far)."

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New story

We start publishing the story "Petrii and Dovbuschuky" (1912). Today – "Preface".

I reviewed the entire manuscript and made some reductions and numerous language corrections, leaving the whole as a kind of literary document without major revision.

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New autograph of Ivan Franko’s work

»At the sewing machine» (1911) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with autograph translation of M. Rosenfeld’s poetry "At the sewing machine", written by Taras Franko (1911).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Gul (some exclamation) – Guscha (thick dish)".

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – next 5 letters of 1898.

Personally, I would be much more grateful to you for a deep analysis of my writings, which could clarify not only the good but also the weak sides of my work to the public and to me. (August 8, 1898. To A. Yu. Krymskyi)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»About the life and work of Alexander… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of the brochure "About the life and work of Alexander Konysky" (1901).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Gubychi (name of the village) – Guljaty (Walk)".

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New short story

We publish the short story "Son of Ostap" (1908).

I came to receive an inheritance from Ostap. – That’s very nice. But this will not burden you very much. He left with only a pile of papers, old pants and several pairs of torn shoes.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»The Adventures of Don Quixote» (1892) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with cover and title page of a separate edition of poem "The Adventures of Don Quixote" (1892).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Groshyk (penny) -Gubyty (drop)".

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – first 5 letters of 1898.

I read "Ruslan", "Bukovyna" and "Kurjer Lwowski" here, I walk with my children in the mountains and marvel at the bottomless stupidity and anger that has accumulated in the souls of our leaders and bubbled in the newspapers. (July 11, 1898 to M. I. Pavlyk)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Conversation about money and… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of brochure "Talk about money and treasure with a preface on the establishment of a voluntary reading room" (1883).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keyword «Groshi (Money, (101 – 194)».

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New short story

We publish the short story "Like a dream" (1908).

You are my little flower! You are my happiness! I pity you for such a wretch as your husband. I knew you would feel the same way. However, be blessed by God that you came to cheer up our house.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Soil property and its history» (1879) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with title page of a separate edition of the Emile de Lavelle’s brochure "Soil property and its history" (1879).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keyword «Groshi (Money, 1 – 100)».

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – last 3 letters of 1897.

If you could add some other Ukrainian writers you know to cooperation in "Visnyk", the committee would probably be very grateful to you. (December 2, 1897 to Olena Pchilka)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»New studies on the ancient history of… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with cover of the fourth separate edition of poem "Lord’s jokes" (1911).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Grishyty (To sin) – Gromeznyk."

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New story

We finish publishing the story "Great noise" (1907). Today – last 4 chapters.

Italy gave me freedom. Her wonderful daughter, the queen of the sea and the pearl of the earth, Venice, took me by the hand and, like a small, lost child, led me out into the free world!

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»New studies on the ancient history of… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with first page of article "New studies on the ancient history of the Jews" (1901).

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