Lesya Ukrainka

Lesya Ukrainka wrote in various genres, including poetry, drama, and prose. She was also engaged in literary criticism. Her poetry is characterized by deep philosophical underpinnings, patriotism, and social relevance. Among Lesya Ukrainka's most well-known works are On the Wings of Songs, Echoes, and Sunflowers, as well as the plays Forest Song, The Boyar's Wife, The Stone Host, and others.

Lesya was an active supporter of the women's rights movement and advocated for women's rights to education, work, and voting. She published articles emphasizing the importance of providing women access to higher education and intellectual growth. She also urged women to develop their talents and abilities, regardless of traditional roles. Feminist ideas were reflected in her works, where she addressed issues of gender inequality and analyzed socio-cultural aspects of women's status in society.

Lesya Ukrainka fell seriously ill with tuberculosis, but this did not deter her from continuing her literary and public activities. Because of her illness, Lesya had to travel a lot around the world. She was treated in Crimea, the Caucasus, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Egypt. Although being abroad always made her long for her homeland, traveling enriched her with new impressions, knowledge of the life of other nations, strengthened and deepened the international motives of her work.