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The Work of Witnessing: On New Ukrainian Lit by Artur Dron, Andriy Lyubka, and Lena Lyagushonkova

Oksana Lutsyshyna· 14 octobre 2026

Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, nonfiction and autofiction have become, alongside poetry, the leading genres of contemporary Ukrainian literature. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, autobiographical approaches and autofiction help emphasize the immediacy of events,

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War literature shift

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, Ukrainian literature has seen a shift toward nonfiction and autofiction, alongside poetry.

This change is driven by two main factors.

First, autobiographical writing emphasizes immediacy and authenticity, avoiding the delays of fictionalization which requires deeper research.

Second, it allows authors to document events quickly, as writing becomes a way to witness and record life during war.

The three authors discussed—Artur Dron, Andriy Lyubka, and Lena Lyagushonkova—each adopt unique styles to portray different aspects of life shaped by Russia’s long-term aggression and colonial ambitions.

Their works reflect personal experiences while addressing broader political and social contexts.

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