Taras Bulba

Interesting Facts

• The book tells about the life and exploits of the Zaporizhian Cossacks, their traditions and customs.
• The main character, Taras Bulba, embodies courage, patriotism, and devotion to his people.
• The plot of the book is based on historical events and describes the Cossacks' struggle against the Polish nobility.
• One of the key moments in the book is the tragic fate of Taras Bulba's sons, Ostap and Andriy.
• The work vividly describes battle scenes and skirmishes, conveying the spirit of the time and the atmosphere of the era.
• The book raises themes of honor, loyalty, family values, and national identity.
• Taras Bulba utters the famous phrase: «I gave you life, I will take it away», addressing his son Andriy, who betrayed the Cossacks.