| Editor |
Heporauta, Frans Akseli, 1879-1946 |
| Title |
Kalevala Suomen kansan hengentuotteena : Kansantajuisia esityksiä
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 29.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Arvo Inkilä, Maailman synty ja elämän alku Kalevalan mukaan -- F. A. Hästesko, Kalevalan kuvakielestä -- Elsa Hästesko, Kalevalaisten kotielämää -- O. A. Kallio, Kalevalan miehet -- O. A. Kallio, Kalevalan naiset -- V. Tarkiainen, Suomen luonto Kalevalassa -- F. A. Hästesko, Loitsuja taika Kalevalassa -- F. A. Hästesko, Mielikuvitus ja todellisuus Kalevalassa -- F. A. Hästesko, Ihminen ja luonto Kalevalassa -- Väinö Salminen, Kansanrunouden keräys ja yhdistäminen Kalevalaksi -- Väinö Salminen, Kalevalan runojen laulajista -- Väinö Salminen, Kalevalan runojen alkuperästä.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kalevala Suomen kansan hengentuotteena: Kansantajuisia esityksiä" by Heporauta is a scholarly work focused on the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of Kalevala, including its storytelling, language, themes, and cultural significance within Finnish society. It’s likely to appeal to readers interested in folklore, mythology, and the heritage of the Finnish people, particularly in understanding their historical narratives and poetic forms. The opening of this work sets the stage by discussing the creation myths associated with different cultures, specifically addressing the Finnish understanding of the world's origins as reflected in the Kalevala. It introduces concepts such as the mythical air spirit, Ilmatar, and the creative act involving the waterfowl, which brings forth the universe and ultimately humanity. This portion highlights the intricate relationship between myth, national identity, and the historical gathering of oral traditions into a cohesive epic, leading to a profound appreciation of the Kalevala as a significant cultural artifact. (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 |
Kalevala
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72027 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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