Artem Chapeye Novel to Release in France Next January
The French translation of T-Happiness will arrive in bookstores on January 13, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Books
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Publisher Calmann-Lévy is set to release the French translation of T-Happiness, titled Voir la nuit fléchir et le vent changer, on January 13, 2027. The original work by Ukrainian author and soldier Artem Chapeye was published in Ukraine in 2026.
Why it matters
This translation brings the work of an active-duty Ukrainian service member to the French literary market. It provides international readers access to contemporary literature originating from Ukraine during the current period.
The French edition is priced at €21.90 for consumers. Calmann-Lévy, which oversees the distribution of this title, has been in operation since its founding in 1836.
The players
Artem Chapeye
Artem Chapeye is a Ukrainian author and a member of the armed forces.
Calmann-Lévy
Calmann-Lévy is a historic French publishing house founded in 1836.
Iryna Dmytryshyn
Iryna Dmytryshyn is the translator responsible for the French version of the novel.
Publishing House 21
Publishing House 21 is the Ukrainian entity that released the original version of the book in 2026.
The details
Translated by Iryna Dmytryshyn, the book is currently available for pre-order through the official publisher website. The original version of the novel was released in Ukraine by Publishing House 21 in 2026.
Timeline
The original version was published by Publishing House 21 in 2026.
The French translation will be available for sale on January 13, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The publication follows a pattern set by the European literary translation grant programs by introducing regional voices to larger markets. This move highlights the ongoing effort by major French publishers to incorporate contemporary Ukrainian literature into their portfolios.
International readers can currently secure copies of the translation by utilizing the pre-order function on the publisher website. The retail price for the French edition is set at €21.90.
The takeaway
Readers interested in contemporary Ukrainian literature should watch for the wider release of this translation next year. Pre-ordering through authorized channels ensures timely delivery upon the official publication date.
What happens next
The French translation of T-Happiness, titled Voir la nuit fléchir et le vent changer, will officially be released on January 13, 2027.
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Discover more about the evolving literary market in our Books section.
More information
To pre-order the book, visit the Calmann-Lévy publisher website pre-order page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LB.
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