Ukrainian children’s literature is a set of various genres written or translated for children of all ages (from children to young adults), covering folklore, old literature, and the modern books. It is initially based on Ukrainian folklore – fairy tales, lullabies, proverbs, beliefs, and symbols as the oldest texts. From the period of Kyivan Rus to the present day, folklore has been adapted in many ways, forming a significant part of Ukrainian children’s literature (Kubiiovych, 1333). The next source of development was old Ukrainian literature, from the Kyivan Rus period to the end of the eighteenth century. The stage of formation of children’s literature itself is defined as the new Ukrainian literature of the nineteenth century. In the twentieth century two directions of…
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Citation: Vardanian, Maryna. "Ukrainian Children's Literature". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 08 August 2024 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19745, accessed 27 November 2024.]
