Helkavirsiä I-II by Eino Leino
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| Author | Leino, Eino, 1878-1926 |
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| Title | Helkavirsiä I-II |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helkavirsi%C3%A4 Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helkavirsi%C3%A4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Helkavirsiä I-II" by Eino Leino is a collection of Finnish poetry that likely reflects the late 19th to early 20th century. Encompassing themes of nature, mythology, and folklore, the collection resonates with the rich traditions of Finnish culture, celebrating both the beauty and complexity of life through its verses. The poems explore various characters and motifs, including gods, nature spirits, and common folk, offering a tapestry of emotional and narrative depth. The opening portion introduces several poems that set the tone for the collection. The first poem, "Ihalempi," features a maiden who mysteriously goes missing, prompting worry among her family. This theme of longing and loss is echoed in subsequent poems such as "Tuuri," which tells of a man grappling with the inevitability of death during a festive gathering. Other pieces like "Mantsin Laulu" and "Orjan Poika" delve into themes of heroism and betrayal, while incorporating vibrant imagery of the Finnish landscape. Through these opening verses, Leino artfully immerses readers in a world where the human experience is intertwined with the mystical, creating a compelling glimpse into the heart of Finnish literary and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13129 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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