Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 4 by Zacharias Topelius

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Compiler Topelius, Zacharias, 1781-1831
Title Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 4
Original Publication Helsinki: J. Simeliuksen leski, 1829.
Note Reading ease score: 38.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tuula Temonen
Summary "Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 4" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of traditional Finnish poems and contemporary songs written during the early 19th century. The book serves as a showcase of Finnish folklore, reflecting the daily lives, beliefs, and customs of the Finnish people through lyrical and rhythmic verse. This compilation includes a variety of poems that draw upon both ancient myths and the cultural practices of the time, emphasizing themes such as nature, community, and spirituality. Works like "Kontion Synty" celebrate forest deities and natural phenomena, while poems such as "Viinan ryyppäämisestä" comment on social behaviors. Overall, the collection not only preserves historical narratives but also highlights the evolution of Finnish literature, revealing a rich tapestry of the nation’s heritage and the importance of oral tradition in shaping cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry
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EBook-No. 72976
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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