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Title: Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma
Note: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm
Summary: "Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This book is a reflective piece centered on the themes of Christmas and war, exploring how the festive season intersects with the somber realities of conflict and personal loss. Runeberg, a significant figure in Finnish literature, showcases his lyrical style while addressing the emotional landscape of his characters. The poem unfolds in three parts, each highlighting various perspectives on the Christmas evening amidst wartime. The first part introduces an elderly soldier, Pistoli, as he reflects on the absence of his son, who is off fighting in a distant land. His anticipation for the holiday is tinged with sadness, as he recalls happier times. The second part shifts to the plight of a captain's wife, who mourns her husband's absence, further depicting the emotional turmoil of those waiting at home. The final section returns to Pistoli, who shares tales of the harsh realities of war and the interplay between hope and despair. The work offers an evocative commentary on human resilience, the joy of reunion, and the bittersweet nature of festive celebrations during troubled times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Juva, Valter, 1865-1922
EBook No.: 16034
Published: Jun 10, 2005
Downloads: 44
Language: Finnish
Subject: Christmas stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma
Note: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm
Summary: "Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This book is a reflective piece centered on the themes of Christmas and war, exploring how the festive season intersects with the somber realities of conflict and personal loss. Runeberg, a significant figure in Finnish literature, showcases his lyrical style while addressing the emotional landscape of his characters. The poem unfolds in three parts, each highlighting various perspectives on the Christmas evening amidst wartime. The first part introduces an elderly soldier, Pistoli, as he reflects on the absence of his son, who is off fighting in a distant land. His anticipation for the holiday is tinged with sadness, as he recalls happier times. The second part shifts to the plight of a captain's wife, who mourns her husband's absence, further depicting the emotional turmoil of those waiting at home. The final section returns to Pistoli, who shares tales of the harsh realities of war and the interplay between hope and despair. The work offers an evocative commentary on human resilience, the joy of reunion, and the bittersweet nature of festive celebrations during troubled times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Juva, Valter, 1865-1922
EBook No.: 16034
Published: Jun 10, 2005
Downloads: 44
Language: Finnish
Subject: Christmas stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.