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Title: C. M. Bellmanin Lauluja ja Loiluja
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "C. M. Bellmanin Lauluja ja Loiluja" by Carl Michael Bellman is a collection of poetic songs and verses written in the mid-19th century. The work features an exploration of themes surrounding drinking, merriment, and the lively customs of Finnish culture, particularly in relation to the character of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Through its engaging and often humorous lyrics, the collection embodies the spirit of communal enjoyment and the trials of ordinary life among its characters. The opening of the collection sets the stage for Bellman's work by emphasizing the richness of Finnish oral tradition and its inspirations from Swedish poetry. A preface presents a reflection on the cultural significance of preserving and adapting traditional songs, with the narrator expressing a desire to revive Bellman's legacy among Finnish readers. The subsequent songs discussed in the beginning highlight everyday festivities, banter, and the joys of drinking, portraying characters such as the charming Ulla and the jovial Muovits. Overall, the introduction prepares the reader for an immersive experience that celebrates local customs and the exuberance of life through dance, music, and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bellman, Carl Michael, 1740-1795
Translator: Gottlund, C. A. (Carl Axel), 1796-1875
EBook No.: 47267
Published: Nov 2, 2014
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish poetry -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: C. M. Bellmanin Lauluja ja Loiluja
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "C. M. Bellmanin Lauluja ja Loiluja" by Carl Michael Bellman is a collection of poetic songs and verses written in the mid-19th century. The work features an exploration of themes surrounding drinking, merriment, and the lively customs of Finnish culture, particularly in relation to the character of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Through its engaging and often humorous lyrics, the collection embodies the spirit of communal enjoyment and the trials of ordinary life among its characters. The opening of the collection sets the stage for Bellman's work by emphasizing the richness of Finnish oral tradition and its inspirations from Swedish poetry. A preface presents a reflection on the cultural significance of preserving and adapting traditional songs, with the narrator expressing a desire to revive Bellman's legacy among Finnish readers. The subsequent songs discussed in the beginning highlight everyday festivities, banter, and the joys of drinking, portraying characters such as the charming Ulla and the jovial Muovits. Overall, the introduction prepares the reader for an immersive experience that celebrates local customs and the exuberance of life through dance, music, and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bellman, Carl Michael, 1740-1795
Translator: Gottlund, C. A. (Carl Axel), 1796-1875
EBook No.: 47267
Published: Nov 2, 2014
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish poetry -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.