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Title: Runoja Herkules uroosta
Note: Reading ease score: 29.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Runoja Herkules uroosta" by T. J. Dahlberg is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This literary work explores the mythological tales of Hercules, detailing his birth, his heroic deeds, and the challenges he faces. The main character, Hercules, is depicted as a powerful figure from Greek mythology, known for his incredible strength and legendary adventures. The opening of the book provides insight into the author's motivation for writing it, which stemmed from a desire to introduce the Finnish people to the stories of Hercules, a hero from a distant culture and a time of paganism. Dahlberg reflects on the ignorance of ancient peoples regarding the truths of civilization and religion, setting the stage for Hercules’ journey through various trials and encounters. The introduction also includes a poetic prologue that articulates the author’s aspiration to narrate Hercules' epic feats with a poetic flair, demonstrating his ambition to contribute to Finnish literature while honoring its mythological roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dahlberg, T. J. (Thure Johan), 1836-1870
EBook No.: 60817
Published: Nov 30, 2019
Downloads: 40
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry
Subject: Hercules (Roman mythology) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Runoja Herkules uroosta
Note: Reading ease score: 29.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Runoja Herkules uroosta" by T. J. Dahlberg is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This literary work explores the mythological tales of Hercules, detailing his birth, his heroic deeds, and the challenges he faces. The main character, Hercules, is depicted as a powerful figure from Greek mythology, known for his incredible strength and legendary adventures. The opening of the book provides insight into the author's motivation for writing it, which stemmed from a desire to introduce the Finnish people to the stories of Hercules, a hero from a distant culture and a time of paganism. Dahlberg reflects on the ignorance of ancient peoples regarding the truths of civilization and religion, setting the stage for Hercules’ journey through various trials and encounters. The introduction also includes a poetic prologue that articulates the author’s aspiration to narrate Hercules' epic feats with a poetic flair, demonstrating his ambition to contribute to Finnish literature while honoring its mythological roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dahlberg, T. J. (Thure Johan), 1836-1870
EBook No.: 60817
Published: Nov 30, 2019
Downloads: 40
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry
Subject: Hercules (Roman mythology) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.