Poet
Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko (9 March 1814 – 10 March 1861) was a notable Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, as well as a folklorist and ethnographer. Often referred to as Kobzar Taras or simply Kobzar (as a kobzar signifies a bard in Ukrainian culture), he left an indelible mark on Ukrainian literature and played a significant role in shaping the modern Ukrainian language, even though his poems were composed in a different linguistic style. In addition to his Ukrainian works, he produced literary pieces in Russian, including nine novellas, a diary, and an autobiography. Shevchenko's talents extended to painting and illustration, with numerous masterpieces to his credit. A fellow of the Imperial Academy of Arts, Shevchenko's convictions stood out. Despite never being affiliated with the Brotherhood of Saints Cyril and Methodius, in 1847 he faced charges for overtly advocating Ukrainian independence through his poems in the Ukrainian language and for satirical portrayals of members of the Russian Imperial House. In contrast to other society members who might not have comprehended the full implications of their actions in relation to an independent Ukraine, secret police records indicated his staunch advocacy for autonomy.
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