Suomen kansan Arwoituksia: ynnä 189 Wiron arwoituksen kanssa by Elias Lönnrot

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Author Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
Title Suomen kansan Arwoituksia: ynnä 189 Wiron arwoituksen kanssa
Note Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Suomen kansan Arwoituksia: ynnä 189 Wiron arwoituksen kanssa" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish riddles compiled in the mid-19th century. This work serves not only as an entertaining compilation of enigmas but also as an exploration of Finnish folk culture, highlighting the intellectual playfulness of the Finnish people. Through the lens of these riddles, Lönnrot aims to showcase the richness of the Finnish language and heritage. The opening of the collection presents a preface that establishes the significance of riddles in Finnish tradition, linking them to both ancient and more modern customs. Lönnrot discusses the historical context, explaining how riddles were used in social gatherings and ceremonies—often as a test of wit and knowledge for suitors seeking acceptance. He contextualizes these riddles, emphasizing their role in reflecting the depth of Finnish thought and the cleverness inherent in the language. The introduction sets the stage, inviting readers to appreciate the cultural heritage embedded in the riddles that follow, while also underscoring the work's value in preserving these traditional forms of expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Riddles, Finnish
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EBook-No. 31144
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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