"Zhurba" is a classic novel by the Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, which was published in 1883. The book tells about the tragic love story of a young couple - Kateryna and Oleksandr, which takes place against the background of difficult social conditions and moral principles of pre-revolutionary Ukraine. The author incorporated the ideas of patriotism, love, faith and freedom into the novel, based on his own experience and observations. A deep psychological analysis of the characters, a dramatic plot and apt moral dilemmas make "Zhurba" an important work of Ukrainian literature of the 19th century. The reader will find in this book not only fascinating narrative material, but also an opportunity to think about eternal values and life meanings. "Zhurba" is a work that makes you think about the deep problems of the human soul and the true essence of love.