In the Hour of War: Poetry from Ukraine

The Hour of War is a powerful anthology of poetry from Ukraine that offers a startling look at the way language affects and reflects the realities of war and extremity.

Edited by acclaimed poets Carolyn Forché and Ilya Kaminsky, this collection includes poems written primarily in Ukrainian and then translated into English, refusing to glorify gore but instead rendering reflection.

With bravery and determination, these poets deliver a reckoning, laying bare the souls of a people and crossing realms with moments of natural beauty.

This anthology is sure to become the classic text marking not only one of the darkest periods in Ukrainian history but also a significant moment in the universal struggle for democracy and human rights.