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Title: Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat (suom. Cajander)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tales_of_Ensign_St%C3%A5l Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4nrikki_Stoolin_tarinat
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of narrative poems written in the early 19th century. The book commemorates the valor and struggles of Finnish soldiers during the Finnish War, following notable characters like the titular Vänrikki Stool, who serves as a storyteller reflecting on the memories and experiences of his comrades. The opening of the book introduces various elements related to the Finnish landscape and the significance of homeland, offering an evocative poem that paints a picture of the beauty and value of Finland. Vänrikki Stool reminisces about his past and the camaraderie of youth while awakening to the harsh realities of war. He recalls conversations with an old soldier, highlighting the transition from frivolous youth to the somber themes of battle and sacrifice, emphasizing the longing for connection to their homeland amidst the turbulence of conflict. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia mixed with honor, laying the groundwork for the tales of bravery that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 12688
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 161
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finland -- History -- Russian Conquest, 1808-1809 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat (suom. Cajander)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tales_of_Ensign_St%C3%A5l Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4nrikki_Stoolin_tarinat
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of narrative poems written in the early 19th century. The book commemorates the valor and struggles of Finnish soldiers during the Finnish War, following notable characters like the titular Vänrikki Stool, who serves as a storyteller reflecting on the memories and experiences of his comrades. The opening of the book introduces various elements related to the Finnish landscape and the significance of homeland, offering an evocative poem that paints a picture of the beauty and value of Finland. Vänrikki Stool reminisces about his past and the camaraderie of youth while awakening to the harsh realities of war. He recalls conversations with an old soldier, highlighting the transition from frivolous youth to the somber themes of battle and sacrifice, emphasizing the longing for connection to their homeland amidst the turbulence of conflict. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia mixed with honor, laying the groundwork for the tales of bravery that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 12688
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 161
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finland -- History -- Russian Conquest, 1808-1809 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.