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Title: Elias Lönnrots svenska skrifter. 1. Uppsatser och översättningar
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Elias Lönnrots svenska skrifter. 1. Uppsatser och översättningar" by Elias Lönnrot is a scholarly collection of essays and translations written in the early 20th century. The work compiles various scholarly writings of Lönnrot, a prominent Finnish folklorist, linguist, and physician, focusing on Finnish folklore, poetry, and linguistics. This volume features discussions on topics such as Finnish magical medicine, ancient ballads, the Kalevala, and Finnish proverbs, reflecting Lönnrot’s deep engagement with his cultural heritage. The opening of this collection provides a foreword by Jenny af Forselles, explaining the background of the book and its intention to celebrate Lönnrot's legacy. It outlines the structure of the volume, emphasizing pieces that delve into Finnish folklore and linguistics. Following this introduction, Lönnrot begins discussing Finnish magical medicine based on his experiences and observations, providing insights into how traditional beliefs and practices were intertwined with both religious and healing contexts among the Finnish people. This thorough exploration sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Finnish cultural identity and its historical narratives through the lens of Lönnrot's writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
Editor: Forselles, Jenny af
EBook No.: 48750
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 58
Language: Swedish
Subject: Folklore -- Finland
Subject: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884 -- Correspondence
Subject: Philologists -- Finland -- Correspondence
Subject: Finnish language
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 Lönnrots svenska skrifter. 1. Uppsatser och översättningar
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Elias Lönnrots svenska skrifter. 1. Uppsatser och översättningar" by Elias Lönnrot is a scholarly collection of essays and translations written in the early 20th century. The work compiles various scholarly writings of Lönnrot, a prominent Finnish folklorist, linguist, and physician, focusing on Finnish folklore, poetry, and linguistics. This volume features discussions on topics such as Finnish magical medicine, ancient ballads, the Kalevala, and Finnish proverbs, reflecting Lönnrot’s deep engagement with his cultural heritage. The opening of this collection provides a foreword by Jenny af Forselles, explaining the background of the book and its intention to celebrate Lönnrot's legacy. It outlines the structure of the volume, emphasizing pieces that delve into Finnish folklore and linguistics. Following this introduction, Lönnrot begins discussing Finnish magical medicine based on his experiences and observations, providing insights into how traditional beliefs and practices were intertwined with both religious and healing contexts among the Finnish people. This thorough exploration sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Finnish cultural identity and its historical narratives through the lens of Lönnrot's writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
Editor: Forselles, Jenny af
EBook No.: 48750
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 58
Language: Swedish
Subject: Folklore -- Finland
Subject: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884 -- Correspondence
Subject: Philologists -- Finland -- Correspondence
Subject: Finnish language
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.