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Lesya Ukrainka (Ukrainian: Леся Українка), born Larysa Petrivna Kosach-Kvitka (Ukrainian: Лариса Петрівна Косач-Квітка) (February 25 [O.S. February 13] 1871 – August 1 [O.S. July 19] 1913), is among the most prominent writers in Ukrainian literature, renowned for her poetry and plays. In addition to her literary accomplishments, she was an active political, civil, and feminist advocate.