The concept of national identity in the artistic world of Oleksa Storozhenko

Abstract

National identity and its portrayal in literature is a pressing issue today that demands thorough examination. This relevance arises from the current socio-cultural situation, which necessitates an understanding of Ukrainian national identity’s foundations and the influences shaping the nation’s development. This article explores the components of national identity and elucidates the concept of "national identity", examining the state of research on this issue in both global and domestic contexts.

The study focuses on how Oleksa Storozhenko’s artistic heritage reflects the peculiarities of the Ukrainian nation through language, daily life, history, worldview, mentality, and the interplay of time and space. Special attention is given to his prose works written in Ukrainian, highlighting typical images of Ukrainians who embody distinct national traits.

The article also examines Storozhenko’s position and his self-identification as a representative of conscious Ukrainianism.