Taras Shevchenko quotes

Taras Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet, artist, and political figure, regarded as a national hero. His literary works and paintings powerfully expressed the struggles and hopes of the Ukrainian people. He became a symbol of Ukrainian culture, freedom, and resistance. Here are 2 of his quotes:

When I am dead, bury me In my beloved Ukraine, My tomb upon a grave mound high Amid the spreading plain, So that the fields, the boundless steppes, The Dnieper's plunging shore My eyes could see, my ears could hear The mighty river roar. When from Ukraine the Dnieper bears Into the deep blue sea The blood of foes... then will I leave These hills and fertile fields -- I'll leave them all and fly away To the abode of God, And then I'll pray.... But until that day I know nothing of God. Oh bury me, then rise ye up And break your heavy chains And water with the tyrants' blood The freedom you have gained. And in the great new family, The family of the free, With softly spoken, kindly word Remember also me. (Taras Shevchenko)
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Taras Shevchenko

Taras Shevchenko

Taras Shevchenko - Image
Occupation: Ukrainian Poet
Born: February 25, 1814
Died: March 10, 1861
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Taras Shevchenko

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