Project Gutenberg 2004-06-28 Public domain in the USA. 83 Runeberg, Johan Ludvig 1804 1877 Runeberg, J. L. (Johan Ludvig) Manninen, Otto 1872 1950 Manninen, O. Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat (suom. Manninen) Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of poems written during the early 19th century. The work serves as a stirring portrayal of Finnish soldiers and their experiences during wartime, capturing themes of bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice. The poems are centered around various characters, notably the titular Vänrikki Stool, who reflects on his youth and the valorous deeds of his compatriots in the context of Finland's struggle for independence. At the start of the collection, Runeberg introduces the evocative theme of national pride through the poem "Maamme," which extols the beauty and richness of Finland as a cherished homeland. The character of Vänrikki Stool reminisces about his past, recalling his days as a student and warrior while expressing deep affection for his country and its history. He recounts encounters with the old soldier whose stories spark memories of heroism and the bloodshed endured for their freedom. The opening section sets a somber yet uplifting tone, inviting readers to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought for their nation's honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Finland -- History -- Russian Conquest, 1808-1809 -- Poetry PT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 194516 194456 2024-10-06T04:34:46.433130 2023-10-06T06:32:49.623504 text/html text/html 194509 194449 2024-10-06T04:34:46.683158 2023-10-06T06:32:49.788516 text/html text/html 167306 2024-10-06T04:34:54.267083 application/epub+zip 168864 2024-10-06T04:34:50.494115 application/epub+zip 136707 2024-10-06T04:34:49.157129 application/epub+zip 350755 2024-10-06T04:34:57.116115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337521 2024-10-06T04:34:53.392077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303831 2022-09-06T22:19:56.285906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169185 169176 2024-10-06T04:34:46.113113 2023-10-06T06:32:49.402493 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 162761 2020-12-15T04:44:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 69007 2020-12-15T04:44:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19901 2024-10-06T04:34:57.250065 application/rdf+xml 17424 2024-10-06T04:34:49.702114 image/jpeg 3788 2024-10-06T04:34:49.428105 image/jpeg 167650 2024-10-06T04:34:46.702132 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia