| Author |
Kianto, Ilmari, 1874-1970 |
| Title |
Soutajan lauluja : Kokoelma pieniä runoja
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: Werner Söderström, 1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Soutajan lauluja: Kokoelma pieniä runoja" by Ilmari Kianto is a collection of poetic works written during the late 19th century. This book features a series of poignant and reflective poems that touch on themes of nature, sorrow, love, and the human experience. The collection provides insights into the emotional landscape of the time, particularly in relation to the Finnish identity and connection to the landscape. The poems within this collection vary in subject matter but share a common thread of melancholy and introspection. Kianto's verses explore the relationship between humans and the natural world, often invoking imagery of lakes, rivers, and the ever-changing seasons. Themes of longing, love, and a deep sense of nostalgia are prevalent, as many poems reflect on personal and communal experiences of loss and hope. Whether lamenting the past or celebrating fleeting moments of beauty, Kianto's work captures the essence of human emotions in a way that resonates with readers, making it a significant contribution to Finnish literature. (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. |
74415 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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