Project Gutenberg 2008-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 240 Grotenfelt, Kustavi 1861 1928 Grotenfelt, Gustaf Kahdeksantoista runoniekkaa Valikoima Korhosen, Lyytisen, Makkosen, Kymäläisen, Puhakan, Räikkösen y.m. runoja ja lauluja Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kahdeksantoista runoniekkaa" by Kustavi Grotenfelt is a collection of Finnish folk poems and songs, written in the late 19th century. This anthology highlights the works of various poets, including Paavo Korhonen, Pietari Väänänen, and others, encapsulating the rich oral tradition of Finnish literature. The book reflects on the themes of Finnish identity, language, and culture as expressed through its poetry, potentially offering insights into the societal and historical context of the time. The opening of the collection sets the stage for celebrating Finnish poetry, introducing key contributors and hinting at their diverse subjects. It begins with a foreword that emphasizes the importance of capturing and preserving folk art, contrasting it with the works of educated elites. It highlights the literary contributions of Paavo Korhonen, detailing his life and the themes that permeate his works, such as societal observation and personal reflections on issues like alcohol and the nature of Finnish identity. The text reveals Korhonen’s unique blend of storytelling and poetry, showcasing how he captures the essence of the ordinary people's experiences and emotions in his verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 35.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Finnish poetry PH Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 424028 2025-08-10T08:20:52.981796 text/html 423849 2025-01-10T08:48:53.067831 text/html 235737 2025-08-10T08:21:10.256653 application/epub+zip 238797 2025-08-10T08:20:59.199727 application/epub+zip 221930 2025-08-10T08:20:56.805731 application/epub+zip 489279 2025-08-10T08:21:15.187634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400007 2025-08-10T08:21:06.141707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390657 2022-09-11T11:08:07.551079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340261 2025-08-10T08:20:52.526731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 328545 2008-02-18T10:13:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17227 2025-08-10T08:21:15.321633 application/rdf+xml 12317 2025-08-10T08:20:57.297741 image/jpeg 3095 2025-08-10T08:20:57.051754 image/jpeg 135117 2008-02-18T10:13:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 228994 2025-08-10T08:20:53.013746 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia