Publishing of Volodymyr Vynnychenko works by Kharkiv cooperative publishing house «Rukh»

Abstract

The article deals with the editorial aspects of preparation for the publication of works of the classic of Ukrainian literature, public and political figure V. Vynnychenko. It is noted that in the 20-30’s of the twentieth century. It was in the Kharkov Rukh Cooperative Publishing House that the first attempt was made to publish a complete collection of writer’s works. Research Methodology. A historical parallel was drawn between the two fates of editor I. Lizanivsky and writer V. Vynnychenko, which helped to find common ground and to reach conclusions. Common scientific methods and the historical-critical method have also been used. The source is the documents of the Central State Archive-Museum of Literature and Art of Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to V. Vynnychenko’s correspondence with the Board of Publishers. Various aspects of the preparation of a complete works are illustrated by examples, supported by considerations and explanations. Results. The previously unknown facts about the functioning of the domestic publishing sphere were introduced into scientific circulation, in particular, copyright infringement on works and royalties. It is determined that there are many controversial and unresolved issues of the artist’s heritage today. There is almost no analysis of the editorial preparation of V. Vynnychenko’s works; the works were mostly subject to literary and critical analysis than to editorial conclusions. One of the important directions of the editorial preparation of works is the formation of the structure of publications. Summing up the activities of the publishing house «Ruh» in this aspect, the main shortcomings of the first full-fledged publication of the works of V.Vynnychenko are identified. Novelty. The historical section of consideration of the facts provided an opportunity to identify violations of the use of the works of V. Vynnychenko without the consent of the author, shows the discrepancy between the actual state of the then economy and the right declared in the laws.