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Title: Väinölä
Helmivyö suomalaista runoutta

Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Väinölä" by Various is a collection of Finnish folk poetry and lyrical works, compiled in the late 19th century. The compilation showcases an array of traditional Finnish poems, songs, and ballads, illustrating the depth and diversity of Finnish oral literature. Through this collection, readers will encounter the cultural richness of Finland and the everyday themes that resonate within these pieces. The opening of "Väinölä" begins with a preface discussing the purpose of the anthology, which aims to provide a glimpse into the finest original poetry written in Finnish, particularly emphasizing lyrical and balladic forms. This portion reflects on the significance of preserving Finland's literary heritage amidst struggles for national identity and cultural recognition. It highlights key contributors and their works, laying the groundwork for a stunning array of folk verses that follow, ranging from love songs to narratives borne of rural life, thereby inviting readers into the heart of Finnish culture and its storied traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 18998

Published: Aug 7, 2006

Downloads: 105

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Väinölä
Helmivyö suomalaista runoutta

Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Väinölä" by Various is a collection of Finnish folk poetry and lyrical works, compiled in the late 19th century. The compilation showcases an array of traditional Finnish poems, songs, and ballads, illustrating the depth and diversity of Finnish oral literature. Through this collection, readers will encounter the cultural richness of Finland and the everyday themes that resonate within these pieces. The opening of "Väinölä" begins with a preface discussing the purpose of the anthology, which aims to provide a glimpse into the finest original poetry written in Finnish, particularly emphasizing lyrical and balladic forms. This portion reflects on the significance of preserving Finland's literary heritage amidst struggles for national identity and cultural recognition. It highlights key contributors and their works, laying the groundwork for a stunning array of folk verses that follow, ranging from love songs to narratives borne of rural life, thereby inviting readers into the heart of Finnish culture and its storied traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 18998

Published: Aug 7, 2006

Downloads: 105

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.