| Editor |
Wäänänen, J. |
| Title |
Pieni helmivyö
Suomen runoja koulunuorisolle
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| Note |
Images of a slightly earlier edition (1895) are available here: http://s1.doria.fi/helmi/bk/1800/fem970242/index.html
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pieni helmivyö" by J. Wäänänen is a collection of Finnish poems intended for school youth, written in the late 19th century. The anthology includes various works that evoke themes of nature, homeland, and youth, reflecting the cultural and national identity of Finland. The poems likely celebrate Finnish traditions and sentiments, touching on the experiences of growing up and the beauty of the landscape. The opening of the collection presents a series of poems that set the tone for the reader. The verses highlight the transition from autumn to winter, depicting a scene where nature is enveloped in a mystical ambiance. The imagery of rural life and Finnish landscapes permeates the lines, with references to both the joy and struggles of life in the Finnish countryside. As the poems progress, various themes emerge, including longing for one's homeland, the innocence of childhood, and the deep connection to nature, all resonating with the reader's sense of Finnish identity and cultural pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Finnish poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22923 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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