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Title: Elias Lönnrot: Elämä-kerrallisia piirteitä
Note: Reading ease score: 29.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Elias Lönnrot: Elämä-kerrallisia piirteitä" by August Ahlqvist is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and contributions of Elias Lönnrot, focusing on his legacy as a central figure in Finnish literature and culture, especially through his work on the "Kalevala." Ahlqvist's narrative offers insights into Lönnrot’s character, aspirations, and the socio-cultural context of Finland during his lifetime. The opening of the text serves as a eulogy to Elias Lönnrot, contextualizing his influential role in Finnish literature, particularly in compiling and creating the "Kalevala." It reflects on Lönnrot’s humble beginnings, his academic struggles, and his ardent commitment to the Finnish language and folklore. The text discusses his exploration of Finnish culture, detailing his journeys to collect folk poetry and highlighting his achievements in promoting the Finnish language and its literary heritage. The author sets a reflective tone, merging Lönnrot’s personal experiences with broader societal changes in Finland, creating a rich tapestry of Lönnrot's contributions that resonate with the national identity of the Finnish people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ahlqvist, August, 1826-1889
EBook No.: 47681
Published: Dec 17, 2014
Downloads: 51
Language: Finnish
Subject: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Elias Lönnrot: Elämä-kerrallisia piirteitä
Note: Reading ease score: 29.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Elias Lönnrot: Elämä-kerrallisia piirteitä" by August Ahlqvist is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and contributions of Elias Lönnrot, focusing on his legacy as a central figure in Finnish literature and culture, especially through his work on the "Kalevala." Ahlqvist's narrative offers insights into Lönnrot’s character, aspirations, and the socio-cultural context of Finland during his lifetime. The opening of the text serves as a eulogy to Elias Lönnrot, contextualizing his influential role in Finnish literature, particularly in compiling and creating the "Kalevala." It reflects on Lönnrot’s humble beginnings, his academic struggles, and his ardent commitment to the Finnish language and folklore. The text discusses his exploration of Finnish culture, detailing his journeys to collect folk poetry and highlighting his achievements in promoting the Finnish language and its literary heritage. The author sets a reflective tone, merging Lönnrot’s personal experiences with broader societal changes in Finland, creating a rich tapestry of Lönnrot's contributions that resonate with the national identity of the Finnish people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ahlqvist, August, 1826-1889
EBook No.: 47681
Published: Dec 17, 2014
Downloads: 51
Language: Finnish
Subject: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.