Tulijoutsen: Runoja by Aarni Kouta

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Author Kouta, Aarni, 1884-1924
Title Tulijoutsen: Runoja
Note Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Tulijoutsen: Runoja" by Aarni Kouta is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This work encapsulates themes of rebellion, freedom, and existential inquiry, reflecting the author's exploration of the human condition in a rapidly changing world. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, Kouta articulates profound sentiments that grapple with love, loss, and the struggle for liberation. The poems within this collection traverse varied emotional landscapes, often employing the metaphor of the swan as a symbol of beauty and transcendent aspiration. Kouta invokes historical and mythical figures, such as Lucifer and Attila, to illustrate the duality of destruction and creativity inherent within humanity. Notably, the poem "Uhmaajat" evokes a sense of defiance against oppression, while "Kainin merkki" examines the burden of inherited sin and societal constraints. Overall, "Tulijoutsen: Runoja" serves as a passionate manifesto advocating for personal and collective emancipation, urging readers to confront the harsh realities of existence while celebrating the spirit of resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry
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EBook-No. 60715
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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