May Night, or the Drowned Maiden
rus. Майская ночь, или Утопленница · 1831
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Main Ideas
- Theme of love and loyalty: the love story of Levko and Hanna, their trials, and overcoming obstacles on their path to happiness.
- Mythology and folklore: the use of Ukrainian folk beliefs and legends, such as the images of mermaids and drowned maidens.
- The struggle between good and evil: the battle of the protagonists against dark forces and evil spirits.
- Social and family relationships: the conflict between Levko and his father, the headman, who disapproves of his son's choice.
- Nature and its influence: the depiction of the beauty of Ukrainian nature, which plays a significant role in creating the atmosphere and mood of the work.
Date of publication: 25 September 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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