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Title: Elegioja
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Elegioja" by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on themes of love, nature, freedom, and the human condition, capturing the emotional landscape of its time, especially in the context of Finnish identity and national longing. The poems often blend personal introspection with broader social and political reflections, mirroring the tumultuous spirit of the post-World War I era. In "Elegioja," Koskenniemi explores a myriad of feelings and concepts through lyrical verses. The poems traverse the nuances of human emotion—longing, solitude, beauty, and sorrow—often personifying elements of nature and invoking historical references. The collection also delves into national identity and freedom, particularly in relation to Finland's struggles and aspirations during its quest for independence, highlighted by poems like "Runo vapaalle Puolalle" and "Tervehdys akateemiseen juhlaan." Through poignant imagery and rich symbolism, Koskenniemi crafts a reflective narrative that speaks not only to the personal but also to the collective experience of a nation seeking its voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962
EBook No.: 20145
Published: Dec 20, 2006
Downloads: 133
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Elegioja
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Elegioja" by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on themes of love, nature, freedom, and the human condition, capturing the emotional landscape of its time, especially in the context of Finnish identity and national longing. The poems often blend personal introspection with broader social and political reflections, mirroring the tumultuous spirit of the post-World War I era. In "Elegioja," Koskenniemi explores a myriad of feelings and concepts through lyrical verses. The poems traverse the nuances of human emotion—longing, solitude, beauty, and sorrow—often personifying elements of nature and invoking historical references. The collection also delves into national identity and freedom, particularly in relation to Finland's struggles and aspirations during its quest for independence, highlighted by poems like "Runo vapaalle Puolalle" and "Tervehdys akateemiseen juhlaan." Through poignant imagery and rich symbolism, Koskenniemi crafts a reflective narrative that speaks not only to the personal but also to the collective experience of a nation seeking its voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962
EBook No.: 20145
Published: Dec 20, 2006
Downloads: 133
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.