"Hecuba's Smile" is the debut novel of the Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko, published in 1999. The book tells the story of the main character, who is looking for her identity in the complex layers of past and present, in mystical and real images. In this book, the author skillfully combines various topics, reflecting the psychological, social and cultural origins of the characters' images. "Smile of Hecuba" is the answer to the question of who we are in our past, and what will remain after us in the future. This book not only retells the story, it calls for thoughts and reflections about life, art and true love. "Smile of Hecuba" is a work that leaves behind many questions and reflections, and opens new ways for understanding oneself and the world around.