Ivan Nechuy-Levytskyi – 19th-century Ukrainian writer, author of the novel “The Kaidash Family” and the novella “Mykola Dzheria.” A classic of realist prose, he vividly depicted Ukrainian life, humour, and character psychology. His works are staples of the national literary canon.
📖 “The Kaidash Family” is a satirical masterpiece about rural life and family quarrels. 👨🏫 Worked as a teacher in various towns, including Chișinău and Kalisz. 🖋 Saw literature as a “mirror of the people,” focusing on peasants and ordinary folk. 📚 His language is rich in dialects, proverbs, and humour. 💡 Also wrote cultural studies, journalism, and ethnographic essays. 🌍 Respected by contemporaries like Panas Myrnyi and Ivan Franko. 😮 Odd fact: known as a recluse, avoided literary circles. 😂 Funny: friends said he grumbled about modern life just like his “Kaidash family” characters.