Kansallista itsetutkistelua: Suomalaisia kulttuuri-ääriviivoja by Volter Kilpi

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Author Kilpi, Volter, 1874-1939
Title Kansallista itsetutkistelua: Suomalaisia kulttuuri-ääriviivoja
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Summary "Kansallista itsetutkistelua: Suomalaisia kulttuuri-ääriviivoja" by Volter Kilpi is a cultural and nationalistic study written in the early 20th century. The work explores Finland's linguistic and cultural divisions, particularly focusing on the divide between Swedish-speaking and Finnish-speaking populations, and argues that this separation presents serious challenges to national unity and cultural integrity. Kilpi positions the text as a means of illuminating these issues and fostering a deeper understanding of Finnish identity and heritage. The opening of the text sets a reflective tone, as Kilpi expresses his concern about the fragmentation of Finnish national identity, which he perceives as rooted deeply in linguistic divides. He emphasizes the historical context of Finnish identity development, arguing that the present existential crisis arises from the misinterpretations and mismanagement of historical relationships between language groups. Kilpi illustrates the detrimental effects of this separation on the cultural and intellectual fabric of Finnish society and asserts the urgency for collective introspection and unity. The initial chapters introduce key themes of national consciousness, cultural identity, and the intricacies of language as a vehicle for societal cohesion, laying the groundwork for Kilpi's broader analysis throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Subject Finland -- Civilization
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EBook-No. 15440
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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