Життєвий і творчий шлях Лесі Українки

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When was Lesya Ukrainka born?

Lesya Ukrainka was born on February 25, 1871.

What was Lesya Ukrainka's real name?

Her real name was Larysa Petrivna Kosach-Kvitka.

What is Lesya Ukrainka best known for?

She is best known as a Ukrainian writer, poet, and dramatist.

Name one of Lesya Ukrainka’s famous works.

One of her famous works is 'Forest Song' ('Лісова пісня').

What illness did Lesya Ukrainka suffer from throughout her life?

She suffered from tuberculosis.

Which family member greatly influenced Lesya Ukrainka’s education and literary work?

Her mother, Olha Drahomanova-Kosach, a writer known as Olena Pchilka, influenced her education and work.

In which empire was Lesya Ukrainka born?

She was born in the Russian Empire.

What languages did Lesya Ukrainka learn besides Ukrainian?

She learned many languages including French, German, English, Italian, Greek, and Latin.

At what age did Lesya Ukrainka write her first poem?

She wrote her first poem at the age of nine.

How did Lesya Ukrainka contribute to Ukraine's cultural identity?

She emphasized Ukrainian themes, folklore, and national identity in her works.

What was the central theme in Lesya Ukrainka’s poetry?

The central theme was often human struggle and perseverance.

Name a genre Lesya Ukrainka contributed to significantly.

She significantly contributed to Ukrainian drama.

What was the impact of Lesya Ukrainka’s illness on her writing?

Her illness influenced themes of struggle, loss, and human resilience in her writing.

Where is Lesya Ukrainka buried?

She is buried at Baikove Cemetery in Kyiv.

When did Lesya Ukrainka pass away?

She passed away on August 1, 1913.