“A View of Ineffable Charm…” The Black Sea in the Ukrainian Prose of the Late 19th Century
Journal: Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne
Year: 2024

The article analyses the image of the Black Sea in the prose works of Ukrainian writers of the last two decades of the 19th century. The sea is an important component of their creative biographies and a source of inspiration. It is also a part of their characters’ inner world symbolizing the freedom and passionate love, saving them from their loneliness and routine. The research demonstrates the philosophical components of the sea complex in the analyzed works of fiction, outlines their main mot