"Poems, 1817–1822" is a collection of poems by the famous Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, which covers his work from 1817 to 1822. This collection contains the artist's most poetic and profound poems, which reflect his painful attitude towards social inequalities, national consciousness and his own destiny. Each poem of Taras Shevchenko is a vivid reflection of his poetic talent, great love for Ukraine and unwavering faith in its future. "Poems, 1817–1822" is not only a work of literature, but also a kind of evidence of the versatility and depth of thoughts of the great Ukrainian genius.