"Provincial" is a novel in verse by the famous Ukrainian writer Oleksandr Korniyov, which was published in 1980. In this book, the author tells the story of a young man who, after being released from prison, returns to a small provincial town. The main character tries to start a new life, but the past catches up with him, forcing him to face his mistakes and losses. In his book, Korniyov adheres to a laconic style in which every line is filled with meaning and internal tension. "Provincial" impresses with the depth of the psychological disclosure of the characters, and also reveals the complexity of interpersonal relationships in the closed community of a provincial town. This book will fascinate the reader with its inner mysticism and philosophical undertones, inviting to feel deep reflections on being, loss and rebirth.