Author: Molier (Moliere); [Translated by] Samiilenko, Volodymyr; [Introduction by] Voronyi, Mykola
Title: Tartiuf. Komediia V Piaty Diiakh (Tartuffe. A Comedy in Five Acts)
Description: Kyiv (Kiev), T-va "Vernygora, 1917. First edition thus. First edition thus; 7 x 4 3/4; pp. [3], VI-XI, [2], 2-87; stapled, beige, pictorial wraps; illustrated with portrait frontis and black & white drawings at the beginning of each chapter; wraps a bit fragile with several small chips to tips of spine and edges; uniform age-toning to leaves; in good to very good condition. A beautiful Ukrainian edition of Moliere's "Tartuffe," it was translated by satirist, playwright, translator, educator, and poet Volodymyr Samiilenko (1864 - 1925), known in the literary circles under the pseudonym Syvenky. The introduction to the work was written by Mykola Voronyi (1871 - 1938) - political activist, educator, author, poet, and actor. He founded the Ukrainian National Theater in 1917 and co-founded the Central Council of Ukraine (also known as the Central Rada of Ukraine) - the All-Ukrainian council, which united the cultural, political, and professional organizations of the Ukrainian People's Republic. Accused of being a militarist, Voronyi was executed by the NKVD in 1938. Very good .

Keywords: Classics, Theater, French


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