Latvian translation published of acclaimed Ukrainian author Yuliya Ilyukha's story collection "My Women"
Publisher "Valters un Rapa" has released a Latvian edition of Ukrainian writer Yuliya Ilyukha's internationally recognized short story collection "My Women," which explores the human tragedies caused by war. The book won the BBC Book of the Year title in 2024 and was a finalist for the EBRD Literature Prize.
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A Latvian edition of Ukrainian author Yuliya Ilyukha's short story collection "My Women" has been published by "Valters un Rapa." The work belongs to a body of contemporary Ukrainian literature that addresses how war affects everyday life and people's inner worlds.
International recognition
In 2024, the collection received the BBC Book of the Year title, reflecting its significance and resonance in the international literary community. "My Women" was also named a finalist for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Literature Prize, confirming recognition of the work's artistic and thematic quality beyond Ukraine's borders.
About the content
The collection consists of short prose pieces in which the author uses emotionally charged, poetic language to portray the human tragedies caused by war. The stories focus on everyday yet difficult situations brought about by conflict, allowing readers to grasp its impact on individual lives and fates.
The Latvian translation gives local readers access to one of the most notable recent works of Ukrainian literature dealing with the theme of war.
