| Author |
Mantere, Niilo, 1870-1954 |
| Title |
Elämän polulla
Runoelmia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Elämän polulla" by Niilo Mantere is a collection of lyrical poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of life’s journey, exploring themes of love, loss, nature, and national identity. Through a personal lens, it reflects on the struggles and aspirations of the Finnish people during a time of societal change. The opening of the collection sets the tone for the rest of the work, emphasizing the poet's introspective journey. It begins with a reflective verse on walking life's paths, expressing a blend of joy and melancholy influenced by nature and personal experiences. The poet conveys a sense of hope, urging the reader to persevere regardless of difficult circumstances. Themes of duty to one's homeland and the charge to reflect on one's feelings resonate throughout the initial poems, presenting a mix of national pride and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life. (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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| Subject |
Finnish poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24905 |
| Release Date |
Mar 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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