Shevchenko in «Women’s Studies» In Krytyka, No. 3 (17), 1999, pp. 25–28.

Nila Zborovska's work Shevchenko in ‘Women's Studies’ is devoted to the problem of ignoring female discourse in the traditional study of Taras Shevchenko's work. The author examines how feminist studies reinterpret Shevchenko's poetic nationalism, which combines the ancestral female element with the idea of spiritual unity, as opposed to patriarchal civilization. In her study, Zborovska analyzes various approaches of feminist criticism to understanding Shevchenko, in particular referring to the concepts of Iryna Zherebkina, Oksana Zabuzhko, and other scholars who reinterpret the national myth and gender roles. The author argues that feminist discourse not only undermines patriarchal structures but also affirms new forms of national identity through women's experiences and voices. She also emphasizes the importance of taking into account the female perspective for a deeper understanding of Shevchenko's work, especially in the context of his images of femininity and motherhood. Zborovska emphasizes that Shevchenko's poetic nationalism cannot be fully understood without analyzing his dialogue with the female world, which has often been overlooked by traditional literary criticism. The author pays particular attention to the symbolism of the female body and spirituality in the poet's work.