Kukkia Kantelettaren kaskilta by Kaarlo Forsman

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Author Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918
LoC No. 72215418
Title Kukkia Kantelettaren kaskilta
Note Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary "Kukkia Kantelettaren kaskilta" by Kaarlo Forsman is a collection of Finnish folk poetry written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an anthology that invites readers to explore the rich emotional and cultural depth of Finnish folk songs, particularly emphasizing themes of sorrow, nature, and the human experience. The poetry reveals the poignant connections between the Finnish people and their innate surroundings, showcasing how these expressions form a critical part of the national identity. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the significance of the Kanteletar, a celebrated compilation of Finnish folklore, and posits the need to appreciate its contents more deeply. Forsman reflects on the profound emotional ties that the Finnish people have to their songs, which often convey themes of sorrow and longing, drawing on imagery from the natural world. He articulates that these folk songs encapsulate personal and collective experiences, portraying a range of emotional landscapes, from the innocence of childhood to the pains of poverty and loss. The text sets a tone that is both reflective and reverent towards the heritage of Finnish poetry, inviting readers to engage intimately with the cultural memory embedded within these verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884. Kanteletar
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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