Тарас Шевченко

1814–1861

1 standalone book

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko (1814-1861), also known as Kobzar Taras, was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded as the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and, largely, the modern Ukrainian language. He also wrote nine novellas, a diary, and an autobiography in Russian, and was known for his work as a painter and illustrator.

Born

1814