Andriy Lyubka – contemporary Ukrainian poet, novelist, and essayist, author of “Carbide” and “Your Gaze, Cio-Cio-san.” Known for his ironic style and bold narratives, he is also active as a translator. His works combine satire, psychological depth, and explorations of modern society.
📚 Started as a poet but soon gained recognition as a prose writer. 💡 “Carbide” (2015) is a satirical novel about smuggling and European illusions. 🌍 Translates from Polish, Serbian, and Croatian. 🎤 Frequently participates in European literary festivals. 🖋 His essays cover war, the Balkans, and modern Ukraine. 😮 Odd fact: studied not only in Ukraine but also in Poland and Slovenia. 😂 Funny: once joked that most of his stories are “born in buses and trains,” where real speech is overheard.