| Author |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Editor |
Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967 |
| Title |
Nuoren ylioppilaan kirjeitä 1850-luvulta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Nuoren ylioppilaan kirjeitä 1850-luvulta" by Julius Krohn is a collection of letters written during the mid-19th century. The letters are primarily addressed to Krohn's parents, with a few directed to his sister and friend, Kaarlo Slöör. This work provides insight into his student life in Helsinki between 1853 and 1860, reflecting a deep connection to family life, personal struggles, and the cultural environment of the Finnish student community at that time, emphasizing themes of nationalism and devotion to the Finnish language and culture. The opening of the collection introduces us to Krohn's reflections as he navigates his early years as a university student in Helsinki. He shares experiences that range from his initial feelings of loneliness and nostalgia for home to his academic challenges and social interactions within the university. Through his letters, we see his enthusiasm for embracing a Finnish identity, his dedication to his studies, and a budding love for nature and literature. Krohn's correspondence paints a vivid portrait of a young man committed to the ideals of his era while also grappling with the uncertainties of youth and education. (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 |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Folklorists -- Finland -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Fennomania
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45500 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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