Books by Uładzimir Karatkievič
“Uładzimir Karatkievič must be by far the most loved writer of Belarusians of all ages and status. He worked in the genre of historical novel and basically revived Belarus for many through his writing, which is so saturated with love for Belarus, such care for its people, nature, language, tradition, historical and cultural heritage, that you catch it when reading his books. King Stakh’s Wild Hunt is kind of a romantic gothic thriller, charged with local folklore, landscapes and twists.” Read more...
Five of the Best Works of Belarusian Literature
Hanna Komar, Poet
Interviews where books by Uładzimir Karatkievič were recommended
Five of the Best Works of Belarusian Literature, recommended by Hanna Komar
Writers have been subject to persecution and repression in Belarus, and increasingly so in the aftermath of the protests that swept the nation in 2020 and 2021. Owning or distributing books deemed ‘extremist’ by the Lukashenko government can be enough to land you in jail. Here, the poet and activist Hanna Komar selects five of the best works of Belarusian literature that offer a glimpse of the culture and mindset of this post-Soviet nation, and the bravery of those who continue to fight for political freedom.
