Glagoslav Publications

22/12/2025

We wish our readers, authors, and partners a joyful holiday season and a New Year rich in words, wisdom, and wonder.
Thank you for being part of our literary journey.

16/12/2025

What if true freedom has nothing to do with possessions, status, or success – and everything to do with self-knowledge?

Hryhorii Skovoroda, Ukraine’s wandering philosopher, devoted his life to this radical idea. Rejecting institutional power and material comfort, he traveled from village to village, teaching that happiness lives within the human soul – not in wealth, titles, or external validation.

His philosophy of “related work,” inner harmony, and moral choice influenced generations of writers and thinkers, from Taras Shevchenko to contemporary Ukrainian authors. Today, his ideas feel more urgent than ever in a world searching for meaning beyond materialism.

Explore Skovoroda’s enduring legacy and discover why his thought continues to shape Ukrainian identity and global philosophy.

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05/12/2025

Ballads and Romances by Adam Mickiewicz is a defining collection of Polish Romanticism. Published in 1822, Mickiewicz’s lyrical poems of love, nature, and the supernatural helped shape the course of Polish literature. As part of the Year of Romanticism in Poland, this anniversary edition (200 years after its first release) offers a fresh translation of these works, now accessible in English, Polish, German, and Ukrainian.

Translated by Charles S. Kraszewski, this edition brings Mickiewicz’s poetic mastery to a new generation, preserving his powerful language while offering a deeper understanding of the themes of love and the mystical.

Order at https://glagoslav.com/shop/ballads-and-romances-by-adam-mickiewicz/
and experience one of Poland’s greatest literary treasures.

28/11/2025

📚 Stus: A Narrative Poem by Alexander Korotko is a profound tribute to Vasyl Stus, one of Ukraine’s most courageous poets and dissidents. Written as a lyrical exploration of Stus’s inner turmoil and defiance against the Soviet regime, this work captures the essence of a man whose life and words became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom.

This trilingual edition (Ukrainian, English, German, Polish) ensures that readers worldwide can access the power of Stus’s story in its full emotional and historical context.

Order now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/stus-a-narrative-poem-by-alexander-korotko/
and witness the powerful words of a poet whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

24/11/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Letter Z: Chronicles of Peace and War by Oleksandr Sambrus is finally available! This important novel explores the devastating consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, blending fiction and fact in a powerful narrative that sheds light on the human cost of war.

Sambrus skillfully weaves together fictional characters and real-world events to create a work that not only bears witness to the destruction but also highlights the strength, courage, and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Letter Z poses crucial moral questions about the nature of war and the world’s response to global crises.

Order your copy now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/letter-z-by-oleksandr-sambrus/
and experience this poignant, timely work.

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21/11/2025

War Poems by Alexander Korotko is a powerful collection capturing the emotional, philosophical, and human responses to the war in Ukraine. Written in the early days of Russia’s invasion, these 88 poems speak to the horrors of conflict, the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the cost of war.

This trilingual edition—featuring English, Ukrainian, and Russian—offers readers a deeply personal and political perspective on the war. The poems reflect the anguish of civilians, the sacrifices of soldiers, and the frustration with international allies. A timely and heart-wrenching collection that explores the emotional toll of a nation at war.

Order now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/war-poems-by-alexander-korotko/
and experience the raw power of War Poems.

14/11/2025

Spark in the Dark is a heart-wrenching Romantasy where love and magic are forged in the flames of sacrifice. Elara, the bearer of the rare Life-Giving Spark, finds herself captured by Kaeden, a battle-hardened warrior. As the Gloom Blight threatens to consume their world, Elara must navigate her growing bond with her captor—one that could either save or destroy them all.

The slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, combined with the high stakes of magic and survival, make this a story you won’t want to put down.

Order now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/spark-in-the-dark-by-astrid-lovell/
and experience this emotional, magical journey.

08/11/2025

Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a captivating historical novel set in the turbulent streets of ancient Rome. Through the love story of Marcus Vinicius and Lygia, Sienkiewicz explores the themes of faith, love, and moral awakening amid the madness of Emperor Nero’s reign.

This timeless illustrated edition brings new life to this classic with illustrations, a thoughtful translation by Jeremiah Curtin. The novel’s call for spiritual rebirth and reflection on the human condition continues to resonate today.

Order now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/quo-vadis-by-henryk-sienkiewicz/
and discover a story that transcends time.

04/11/2025

Solar Plexus by Rustam Ibragimbekov reviewed: the book "works as an interesting exploration of Baku life in the Soviet period, giving readers a strong understanding of a variety of perspectives operating at that time, and influencing the period that followed. This is especially valuable given the general dearth of Azerbaijani literature in English."

https://oc-media.org/review-solar-plexus-a-baku-saga-in-four-parts/

09/10/2025

The Big Fellow by Anastasiia Marsiz reviewed by Russian Life: "The cast of characters include the big family of generous restaurant owners, a depraved rich developer and his entitled son, a boxing coach with Parkinson’s, and the gorgeous, insightful, mysterious Mimi. Amid the over-the-top romantic drama, featuring murder, r**e, in**st, revenge and forgiveness, there is also, a la Shakespeare, comedy, and in fact my favorite character is the ravenous clown Rino, who, while ever in quest of satisfying his own culinary desires, continually helps Ernesto in the Big Fellow’s quest to discover the perpetrators of his parents’ deaths."

https://russianlife.com/the-russia-file/a-modern-fairy-tale/

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The Ukrainian journalist Anastasiia Marsiz's first novel, set in modern Italy, reads in the literary tradition of skazki, Eugene Onegin and Tolstoy's folk tales.

15/09/2025

We are delighted to announce the publication of Mikhail Lermontov’s Masquerade. This new translation of Masquerade brings out all the searing tensions and dangerous actions of the society which Lermontov depicts, and conveys the performative perils which threaten the innocent when life is seen as a masquerade.

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05/09/2025

Acropolis: The Wawel Plays brings together four of Stanisław Wyspiański’s greatest works, translated by Charles S. Kraszewski. Set on Wawel Hill in Kraków—the mythical and political heart of Poland—these plays reflect the deep cultural and philosophical concerns of Wyspiański’s era.

Through the tale of the self-sacrificial Wanda and the moral struggles of Bolesław the Bold, Wyspiański contemplates Poland’s national identity and the meaning of myth in a time of political uncertainty. This new edition includes Wyspiański’s artwork and his architectural proposal for Wawel Hill, offering readers a unique insight into the poet’s vision.

Order now at https://glagoslav.com/shop/acropolis-the-wawel-plays/ and explore these foundational works of Polish Modernism.