This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 80516608
Title: Muistelmia ja kuvauksia kielitaistelun ajoilta
Original Publication: Porvoo: Werner Söderström osakeyhtiö, 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 21.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Scanned and digitized by Petteri Pitkänen
Summary: "Muistelmia ja kuvauksia kielitaistelun ajoilta" by F. H. B. Lagus is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the experiences of a young student navigating the Finnish education system during a pivotal period of linguistic and cultural struggle. Through the author’s eyes, it captures the challenges of attending university, the significance of language in identity, and the camaraderie among students. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts his journey to Helsinki after graduating from a gymnasium in Jyväskylä. This journey showcases a blend of excitement and trepidation, highlighting the contrasts between rural life and the bustling capital with its unfamiliar streets and customs. The opening portion introduces the author’s family dynamic, particularly the supportive role of his elder brother, as well as contextualizes the atmosphere surrounding the university, where the influence of recent celebrations and linguistic tensions is palpable. Additionally, the narrative mentions the significance of the first female student to graduate, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader societal shifts relating to education and language at that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lagus, F. H. B. (Frithiof Henrik Bernhard), 1855-1936
EBook No.: 75346
Published: Feb 11, 2025
Downloads: 138
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finland -- History -- 1809-1917
Subject: Lagus, F. H. B. (Frithiof Henrik Bernhard), 1855-1936
Subject: Language and languages -- Political aspects
Subject: Finland -- Languages
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 80516608
Title: Muistelmia ja kuvauksia kielitaistelun ajoilta
Original Publication: Porvoo: Werner Söderström osakeyhtiö, 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 21.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Scanned and digitized by Petteri Pitkänen
Summary: "Muistelmia ja kuvauksia kielitaistelun ajoilta" by F. H. B. Lagus is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the experiences of a young student navigating the Finnish education system during a pivotal period of linguistic and cultural struggle. Through the author’s eyes, it captures the challenges of attending university, the significance of language in identity, and the camaraderie among students. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts his journey to Helsinki after graduating from a gymnasium in Jyväskylä. This journey showcases a blend of excitement and trepidation, highlighting the contrasts between rural life and the bustling capital with its unfamiliar streets and customs. The opening portion introduces the author’s family dynamic, particularly the supportive role of his elder brother, as well as contextualizes the atmosphere surrounding the university, where the influence of recent celebrations and linguistic tensions is palpable. Additionally, the narrative mentions the significance of the first female student to graduate, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader societal shifts relating to education and language at that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lagus, F. H. B. (Frithiof Henrik Bernhard), 1855-1936
EBook No.: 75346
Published: Feb 11, 2025
Downloads: 138
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finland -- History -- 1809-1917
Subject: Lagus, F. H. B. (Frithiof Henrik Bernhard), 1855-1936
Subject: Language and languages -- Political aspects
Subject: Finland -- Languages
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.