The play follows Martin Borulya, a prosperous farmer who becomes obsessed with proving his "noble" ancestry. He spends years and a fortune on bureaucratic red tape, bribes, and lawsuits to be officially recognized as a nobleman. His tragedy (and the source of the play's comedy) is that he values a piece of paper more than his actual character or his family’s happiness.
While your search refers to "downloading the book" ( skachat knigu ), Ivan Karpenko-Karyi’s classic play is more than just a text to find; it is a foundational work of Ukrainian satire that remains remarkably relevant today. The Illusion of Noble Status
: This collection includes Karpenko-Karyi's most famous comedies and is available at Ukrainian Pages .
: For English readers, a new translation titled Martin Borulya: A 19th-Century Ukrainian Satirical Classic can be found on Amazon. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Martin Borulya. The Master. One Hundred Thousand
: A comprehensive eBook edition is available at Barnes & Noble for $0.99.
