Ukrainian Poet's Works Released In France

The works of 20th-century Ukrainian poet Vassil Stousse are being released in France via Noir sur Blanc editions. Stousse wrote much of his work in Ukrainian while being deported to a Gulag. The collection, titled Palimpseste, poésie et lettre du Goulag, features a translation by George Niva. The collection Palimpsest: Poetry and Letters from the Gulag has been released by Noir sur Blanc editions. The poetry of Stoos, which utilizes metaphors and visual imagery, has been released in France. The works are described as being built on the tension of opposites. The release follows the poet's transition to the Ukrainian language. The poet reportedly expressed an affinity for Ukrainian grammar during an interview. The release involves translations of poems that explore linguistic nuances.