| Author |
Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877 |
| Translator |
Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918 |
| Title |
Lyyrillisiä runoelmia 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lyyrillisiä runoelmia 2" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of love, nature, nostalgia, and the passage of time, often through the perspective of young characters experiencing the joys and sorrows of life. Runeberg's emotional and evocative verses reflect a deep connection to Finnish identity and national sentiment. The opening of the collection introduces a series of poems that vividly depict the experiences and emotions of young lovers and their poignant encounters. For example, one poem portrays a girl who, after picking roses, expresses her melancholy rather than joy, while others contemplate themes of love's fleeting nature and the intertwining of joy and sorrow. Through rich imagery and heartfelt language, Runeberg captures the complexities of human emotions, notably the anticipations and disappointments of youth, setting a reflective tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47985 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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