Question

Подскажите названия украинских произведений, которые являются цитатами латинских авторов.Підкажіть Назви творів українських письменників які є цитатами з латинських авторів.

Answer 1

Contra spem spero лат. Без надії сподіваюсь! — вірш Лесі Українки. Вислів утворений за аналогією із виразом Овідія: «Dum spiro, spero» лат. Поки дихаю, сподіваюсь.  

Morituri з лат. Ті,що йдуть на смерть – твір Василя Стефаника. Слово взято з висловуAve, Caesar, morituri te salutant або Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant (лат. Здрастуй, Цезарю (Імператоре), приречені на смерть вітають тебе) — традиційне привітання гладіаторів до цезаря перед виходом на арену. Сентенція стала відомою завдяки історико-біографічній фактологічній праці Гая Свето́нія Транквілла (лат. -Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus) «Життя дванадцяти цезарів»

Answer 2

Ukrainian Literary Works that Quote Latin Authors

There are several Ukrainian literary works that include quotations from Latin authors. Here are a few examples:

1. "Kobzar" by Taras Shevchenko - Taras Shevchenko, a prominent Ukrainian poet and artist, often referenced Latin authors in his works. In his collection of poems titled "Kobzar," there are several instances where he quotes Latin authors such as Horace and Ovid. One notable example is the poem "Son" ("Син"), where Shevchenko quotes a line from Horace's Odes: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" (It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country) [[1]].

2. "Zapovit" by Taras Shevchenko - Another work by Taras Shevchenko that includes a Latin quotation is the poem "Zapovit" ("The Testament"). In this poem, Shevchenko quotes a line from Ovid's Tristia: "Exegi monumentum aere perennius" (I have erected a monument more lasting than bronze) [[2]].

3. "Marusya Churai" by Ivan Kotlyarevsky - Ivan Kotlyarevsky, a Ukrainian writer and poet, is known for his satirical poem "Eneida" (Aeneid), which is written in the Ukrainian language. In his work "Marusya Churai," Kotlyarevsky includes a Latin quotation from Virgil's Aeneid: "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes" (I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts) [[3]].

4. "Haidamaky" by Ivan Kotlyarevsky - Another work by Ivan Kotlyarevsky, "Haidamaky," also includes a Latin quotation. In this poem, Kotlyarevsky quotes a line from Horace's Odes: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" (It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country) [[4]].

These are just a few examples of Ukrainian literary works that incorporate quotations from Latin authors. Ukrainian writers often drew inspiration from classical literature and incorporated it into their own works, adding depth and cultural references to their writing.