Vitry nad Ukrainoiu: poezii [Skies over Ukraine: poems]

Munich: Vyd. I. Manyla, 1947. Illustrated wrappers. Ievtushenko, P. (cover design). 63 pages. Text in Ukrainian. A copy showing light wear, with a chipped spine and several former library stamps throughout.<br /> <br /> The inaugural collection of poetry penned by the Ukrainian poet, literary critic, and journalist Mykola Shcherbak, who was originally known as Mykola Ivanovych Mishalov (1914-2010), was crafted during his time in displaced persons camps. Shcherbak's life journey included serving on the front lines during World War II and later finding himself in a displaced persons camp in Germany, where he contributed as a teacher in a local gymnasium. In 1950, he immigrated to the United States, where he engaged in various occupations such as factory work, journalism, and teaching Ukrainian studies in schools. Shcherbak remained actively involved in literary circles, holding membership in esteemed organizations such as the Association of Ukrainian Writers "Slovo" and the National Union of Writers of Ukraine.