| Author |
Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 |
| Title |
Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 18.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Aleksis Kiven kirjeet -- Kaarlo Kramsu, vapaan Suomen runoilija -- E. Aspelin-Haapkylä kirjallisuusarvostelijana -- "Papin tytär" -- J. Siljo -- F.E. Sillanpään esikoisteos -- "Kansallista itsetutkistelua" -- Gustav Philip Creutz -- Topelius lyyrikkona -- Arvostelusta ja arvostelun arvostelusta -- Eräs kirja kansanvallasta -- Leo Tolstoi ja Venäjän vallankumous -- Georg Brandesin teoksia I & II -- Tshekkiläiset maailmansodassa -- Romain Rolland ja hänen "Jean Christophensa" -- Emile Verhaeren ja hänen viimeinen runokokoelmansa -- Tutkimus Gustaf Frödingistä -- Shakespearen ja Cervantesin päivänä -- Goethe ja Luther -- Goethen äiti -- Eräs Goethen ystävätär -- Goethe sotakirjailijana -- Goethe ja Napoleon.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita II" by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi is a literary collection written in the early 20th century. This work contains essays and writings about notable figures in Finnish literature, as well as discussions on literary themes and critiques. It explores the lives and contributions of various authors, such as Aleksis Kivi and Kaarlo Kramsu, providing insights into their personal correspondences, philosophies, and the socio-political context of their times. The opening of the collection introduces the letters of Aleksis Kivi, emphasizing their psychological depth and the unique glimpses they provide into his personality and creative life. Kivi's correspondence reveals the struggles he faced with illness and poverty, along with a profound love for life that permeated his writing. These letters not only illustrate his optimism amid challenges but also reflect a broader narrative of human experience, blending personal anecdotes with universal themes of longing and artistic aspiration. As the text unfolds, it sets the stage for further exploration of Kivi's significance within Finnish literature, while also addressing the interconnectedness of literary and cultural identity in Finland's evolving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61972 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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