Ivan Korsak
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Born | Ivan Feodosiyovych Korsak Іван Феодосійович Корсак 15 September 1946 Zabolottya, Ratne Raion, Volyn Oblast |
Died | 7 December 2017 Lutsk, Volyn Oblast, Ukraine | (aged 71)
Occupation | Writer, poet, journalist |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Genre | Ukrainian literature |
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Ivan Feodosiyovych Korsak (
Biography
Ivan Korsak was born on 15 September 1946 in Zabolottya (in the Ratne district of
Works
- BUkLit "Otaman Chaika" – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2018
- "Za serpankom, zagadkovym serpankom" – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2018
- "Iz korenya dujogo" – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2018
- "Na rozstanyah doli" – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2017
- "Dzieci Jafeta" – Warszawa , "Pracownia", 2016
- Zapiznile Kohannya Mikluho-Maklaya (Miklouho–Maclay's Late Love) – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2016
- Vybuh u Pusteli – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2015
- Persten Hanny Barvinok – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2015
- Borozna u Chuzhomy Poli – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2014
- Myslyvtsi za Marevom – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2014
- Na Mezhi – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2013
- Zavoyovnyk Yevropy – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2012
- Nemyrychiv Kluch – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2012
- Karunos Deimanto Paslaptis (Sekrety Korolivskoho Diamanta) – Vilnius: Evhrimas, 2011
- Korona Yuriya II – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2011
- Dity Yafeta – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2010
- Otaman Chaika – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2010
- Kapelan Armiï UNR – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2009
- «Tykha Pravda Modesta Levytskoho» – Kyiv: Yaroslaviv Val, 2009
- Tayemnytsya Svyatoho Arseniya – Lutsk: PVD Tverdynya, 2008
- «Imena Tvoyï, Ukraïno» – Lutsk: PVD Tverdynya, 2007
- «Hetmanych Orlyk» – Lutsk: PVD Tverdynya, 2006
- Oksamyt Nezdavnenykh Lit – Lutsk: Volynska Drukarnya, 2000
- Pokruch – Lutsk: Nadstyrya, 1991
- Tini i Polysky – Kyiv: Rad. Pysmennyk, 1990
– These works are mainly on historical subjects.
Ivan Korsak's book Your Names, Ukraine presents stories about Ukrainians who are unknown and not honored in Ukraine. An example is the story "The Knight of the Order of Busto de Libertador," about a
The stories from Your Names, Ukraine are based on historical people and events. The author's preface is worth noting: "Type in any Internet
The Ukrainian land gave the world Kings and prime ministers of other countries, writers of many countries' classical literature, outstanding scientists, and Nobel Prize winners. And the people of this land, Ukrainians scattered throughout the world by their fate ("alien mothers, alien fields and glory" – a line from a song written by Ivan Korsak), have made significant contributions towards the achievement of world civilization.
On Korsak and his historical themes,
Yevhen Sverstiuk, speaking of Your Names, Ukraine said the following: "Ivan Korsak's book brings us back to face personalities in Ukrainian history and culture, those muted or forgotten. And it is a good book. Someone may accuse the author that these sincere stories are focused on a national motive. However, let us recall the motivation of the world famous scientists and mathematicians Mykhailo Ostrohradski, Mykhailo Kravchuk, physicist Ivan Puluj, writer and translator Nikolay Gnedich, and finally Shevchenko and even Mykola Gogol. Did they not emphasize their [Ukrainian] nationality in an environment which would like to blot it out? Because the feeling of national dignity is an important part of human nature and a person's integrity."
Shevchenko Prize winner Mykhaylo Slaboshpytsky said, "Every historical fact for Ivan Korsak is worth its weight in gold. Moreover, Ivan Korsak doesn't tremble over the Cabinet of Curiosities, which contains facts. He knows how to write and can construct an intricate story."
Vitautas Iohela, Doctor of History, a professor from Vilnius, Lithuania, said the following: "The historical adventure novel "KARŪNOS DEIMENTO PASLAPTIS" (Secrets of the Royal Diamond) by Ukrainian writer Ivan Korsak is a good example for our writers and also our readers, an example of how one can easily create a vivid and intriguing story. The author, knowing well the history of his country, introduces readers to it not only by telling the usual adventurous scheme, but he also has the ability to present it within an excellent historical context. The hand of this gifted writer subtly leads us through the battalia of different historical periods. In this novel the reader will feel the historical events of Kyiv Rus and the Great Lithuanian Princedom, as well as the wish of Ukrainians in the early twentieth century, the process of establishing the independent state of Ukraine. So I wish the dear reader a wonderful journey through history in search of a precious stone."
Ivan Korsak's works have been translated into Polish, Russian, Lithuanian, Belarusian, Turkish, and English.
Awards and honors
- Best Book of Ukraine in the category of prose (for "Explosion in the Desert," 2015)
- Panteleimon Kulish Literary Prize (2013)
- Zoreslav Literary Prize (for "The Crown of Yuriy II," "The Conqueror of Europe," and "The Key of Nemyrych," 2012)
- D. Nytchenko International Prize (2010)
- H. Skovoroda International Prize (2009)
- Gogol International Literary Prize (for "Triumph," 2008)
- Ahatanhel Krymsky Prize (for "Your Names, Ukraine," 2008)
- World of Volynian Books Prize (for "The Mystery of St. Arseniy," 2008)
- Viacheslav Chornovil Prize (for "Hetmanych Orlyk," 2007)
- Order of the Archangel Michael
- Order of St. George the Victorious (two awards)
- Award granted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
- Honorary Citizen of Lutsk and Kamin-Kashyrsky
- Medal of the International Club Abai, Kazakhstan, 2018
References
- V. Koskin "Indestructible Memory of Water and Earth" Portal of a Ukrainian.
- V. Koskin "Indestructible Memory of Water and Earth" Democratic Ukraine (December 3, 2010): 17.
- [1] Nieznany Lipiński od Iwana Korsaka.
- [2] Archived 2012-04-01 at the Wayback Machine[bare URL]
- [3] Ivan Korsak. Karūnos deimanto paslaptis"…