Kalervo: Runollinen kalenteri by Johan Albert Bergman

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Author Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924
Title Kalervo: Runollinen kalenteri
Note Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kalervo: Runollinen kalenteri" by Johan Albert Bergman is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work draws from Finnish folklore and mythology, particularly referencing the Finnish epic "Kalevala" and its characters as it explores themes of love, nature, and cultural identity. The opening of the collection sets a poetic and nostalgic tone, featuring a variety of poems that evoke vivid imagery and emotions related to nature, love, and traditional Finnish life. From the verses that introduce the beautiful maiden of Pohjola and the suitors striving to win her love to light-hearted reflections on rural life, the beginning showcases a blend of lyrical storytelling and folkloric references. Through lines filled with natural beauty and mythological elements, the reader is invited into a rich tapestry of Finnish heritage, rendering the collection an appealing exploration of cultural roots and sentiments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Poetry
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EBook-No. 23543
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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