| Author |
Rytkönen, Antti, 1870-1930 |
| Title |
Lauluja
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Vihtori Alava, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lauluja" by Antti Rytkönen is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This volume showcases the poignant and lyrical beauty of Finnish nature and emotions, celebrating themes of love, longing, and the changing seasons. The collection is steeped in the Finnish cultural context, reflecting the connection between nature and human experience. The poems in "Lauluja" explore a variety of emotional landscapes, with recurring motifs of nature, seasonal changes, and personal reflections. Rytkönen weaves together images of the sea, the forest, and the cycles of life with themes of love and heartache. Each poem captures specific moments, from the longing for companionship to the quiet joy found in the beauty of the natural world. The verses convey a deep sense of nostalgia, yearning, and hope, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and the serene yet tumultuous aspects of life. The collection as a whole serves as a celebration of both the inner landscape of the human soul and the external beauty of the Finnish environment. (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 poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71994 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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