Love in Defiance of Pain

Edited by Ali Kinsella, Zenia Tompkins, and Ross Ufberg A story collection featuring acclaimed, award-winning contemporary voices from Ukraine. All proceeds from this collection are intended for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Publication date: September 13, 2022 Paperback: 9781646052578 eBook: 9781646052585   Description Love in Defiance of Pain: Ukrainian Stories aims to bring the riches of contemporary Ukrainian literature—and of contemporary Ukraine, too—to the world. While Ukraine is under sustained attack, many in the West have marveled at the nation’s strength in the face of a barbaric invasion. Who are these people, what is this nation, which has captivated the world with their courage? By showcasing some of the finest Ukrainian writers working today, this book aims to help answer that question. There are war stories, but there are also love stories. Stories of aging romantics in modern Ukraine, and of modern Ukrainians in Vienna and Brooklyn, a fantastical tale set on a mysterio