| Editor |
Cannelin, Knut, 1860-1938 |
| Title |
Suomalainen lukemisto
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Suomalainen lukemisto" by Knut Cannelin is a collection of Finnish literary works and folk tales compiled during the late 19th century. The collection serves as a curated anthology of modern Finnish literature and includes various prose pieces and poetry that reflect the linguistic and cultural developments of the Finnish language during this period. The opening of the work introduces a series of parables and morality tales featuring animals, such as the capricious fox and the naive goat, each conveying a lesson about cunning, loyalty, or truth. These stories illustrate the characteristics of the animal protagonists and their interactions, often resulting in clever twists that highlight human follies and virtues. The tales serve not only as entertainment but also as insightful reflections on moral behavior, showcasing the richness of Finnish folklore and its relevance to contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64973 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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