Forgottenness A Novel
Forgottenness A Novel by Tanja Maljartschuk, published by Liveright Publishing Corporation in 2024, is a literary work that explores themes of belonging and uprootedness through the lens of two exiles across time. The narrative follows an anxious narrator who grapples with various conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and a growing sense of agoraphobia. As her symptoms intensify, she finds solace in researching Viacheslav Lypynskyi, a significant figure in the struggle for Ukrainian independence, who also faced his own challenges.
Readers will find a deep exploration of the complexities of the Ukrainian experience as the narrator seeks companionship in Lypynskyi’s history. This novel presents a nuanced perspective on identity and mental health, reflecting on how personal struggles intersect with broader historical narratives. With 258 pages, this edition is available in English and offers a compelling insight into contemporary issues through its richly woven storytelling.
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An award-winning novel from one of Ukraine’s most prolific contemporary authors, Forgottenness tells a spellbinding story of belonging and uprootedness, as understood by two exiles across time. An exceedingly anxious narrator grapples with a host of conditions, from obsessive-compulsive disorder to a creeping sense of agoraphobia. As her symptoms deepen, she finds unexpected solace researching Viacheslav Lypynskyi (1882-1931), a social and political activist of Polish descent who played a pivotal role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence–and who nursed his own comorbidities. In this long-deceased ideologue the narrator finally finds companionship, mining her country’s history in pursuit of a better grasp over her own. Brilliantly translated by Zenia Tompkins, Forgottenness movingly illuminates the intricacies of the Ukrainian experience and announces Tanja Maljartschuk as an essential voice in contemporary world literature.
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