ENEIDA BY IVAN KOTLIAREVSKYI
Ivan Kotliarevskyi (1769—1838) is justly considered one of the best writers, poets and playwrights of all the times.
Ivan Kotliarevskyi
It is he who enjoys the glory of the founder of the new Ukrainian literature. And among all the master's works the most significant place is definitely occupied by famous "Eneida."
First edition of Eneida. In Malorussian adapted by I. Ivan Kotliarevskyi, 1798
The poem was initially intended by its author to be a satirical work. It is known that I. Kotliarevskyi worked on "Eneida"for nearly 30 years. In contrast to the work by Virgil that contained twelve parts, Kotliarevskyi's poem comprised only six. The first three chapters were published in 1798, the fourth one was released in 1809 while the fifth one — in 1822. The poe
