Mehiläinen 1839 by Elias Lönnrot
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Editor | Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884 |
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Title | Mehiläinen 1839 |
Note | Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Credits | E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto |
Summary | "Mehiläinen 1839" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of literary and cultural writings created in the early 19th century. This work brings together a variety of topics, including reflections on Finnish folklore, poetry, and discussions of history, with a particular focus on the character Lemminkäinen, a hero from Finnish mythology. These diverse elements suggest a celebration of Finnish identity and tradition during a time when its cultural heritage was gaining recognition. The opening portion of "Mehiläinen" presents a poetic lament from the perspective of a bee, reflecting on its former glory before it became marginalized and forgotten in its native land. The bee recounts wandering through various regions, feeling increasingly isolated and despairing over its lost significance. In parallel, the text introduces Lemminkäinen's story, outlining his heroic yet perilous journey as he prepares to seek out the maiden of Pohjola and battle numerous adversities. This rich blend of myth and personal struggle establishes the groundwork for exploring Finnish cultural narratives and the resilience of its folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Finnish |
LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
Subject | Finnish periodicals |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 51301 |
Release Date | Feb 26, 2016 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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