# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Europe Book Club - September 2026 / "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksandr Dovzhenko
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: In September and October 2026 New Europe Book Club is reading "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksander Dovzhenko, one of Ukraine’s most influential filmmakers and a major voice in 20th-century Ukrainian culture. 

Lost Horse Press has published a new English language translation of "The Enchanted Desna" that is available for purchase online. It is also on order at Multnomah County Library. The library has ordered 2 copies of "The Enchanted Desna" that will be available soon for borrowing.

Another reading option is a 1982 English language translation that is in public domain and available for a free download at:
https://tarnawsky.artsci.utoronto.ca/elul/English/Dovzhenko/Enchanted-Desna.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawTvFFpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWdycnhmUWduTzltU1VYV0RzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeR5myImxPE47vFHKkJ7hgpL2M3Sk_MXfuxSmJ53wUH-aTbFTg8kXyd_lDRSU_aem_QRF8656Tbk4v8dl5YoprXg

We encourage our readers to read the book in whatever translation they choose and then watch the 1960's Soviet movie based on the book. The movie came out after the death of Oleksandr Dovzhenko and was directed by wife Yulia Solnsteva.

Please, note that we will again meet at Courtyard Restaurant at Kennedy School in NE Portland—the same place we met in July and August. If the weather continues as pleasant, look for us at one of the outside tables. 
We look forward to seeing you on September 119th! Happy reading! 
#PortlandLviv
#NewEuropeBookClub
#oleksandrdovzhenko
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/new-europe-book-club-september-2026-the-enchanted-desna-by-oleksandr-dovzhenko/200030631417847
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McMenamins Kennedy School
- **lat**: 45.564548712351
- **long**: -122.62978304888
- **full address**: McMenamins Kennedy School, Kennedy School Hotel, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New Europe Book Club - September 2026 / "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksandr Dovzhenko being held?
  - **A:** New Europe Book Club - September 2026 / "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksandr Dovzhenko takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at McMenamins Kennedy School, Kennedy School Hotel, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New Europe Book Club - September 2026 / "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksandr Dovzhenko?
  - **A:** New Europe Book Club - September 2026 / "The Enchanted Desna" by Oleksandr Dovzhenko is organized by Portland-Lviv Sister City Association.

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