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Title: D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia" by D. E. D. Europaeus is a collection of letters and travel writings that likely dates from the mid-19th century. This work chronicles Europaeus's extensive travels while collecting Finnish folklore and songs, especially focusing on the study of the Kalevala epic and Finnish oral tradition. The book is significant for its insights into the cultural and linguistic realities of Finland during that time. The opening of the text introduces Europaeus's motivations and experiences while on his journeys in the years 1845-1846. It details his travels across various regions, including Karelia and neighboring areas, as he seeks out traditional singers and gathers songs and stories. He faces challenges, such as financial constraints and the difficulty of reaching and engaging with local folk singers, but ultimately his determination leads to fruitful encounters, resulting in valuable collections of Finnish folklore. The letters exchanged with influential figures like Elias Lönnrot provide additional context to his scholarly endeavors and the collaborative spirit of folk collection during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884
EBook No.: 37077
Published: Aug 14, 2011
Downloads: 99
Language: Finnish
Subject: Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia" by D. E. D. Europaeus is a collection of letters and travel writings that likely dates from the mid-19th century. This work chronicles Europaeus's extensive travels while collecting Finnish folklore and songs, especially focusing on the study of the Kalevala epic and Finnish oral tradition. The book is significant for its insights into the cultural and linguistic realities of Finland during that time. The opening of the text introduces Europaeus's motivations and experiences while on his journeys in the years 1845-1846. It details his travels across various regions, including Karelia and neighboring areas, as he seeks out traditional singers and gathers songs and stories. He faces challenges, such as financial constraints and the difficulty of reaching and engaging with local folk singers, but ultimately his determination leads to fruitful encounters, resulting in valuable collections of Finnish folklore. The letters exchanged with influential figures like Elias Lönnrot provide additional context to his scholarly endeavors and the collaborative spirit of folk collection during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884
EBook No.: 37077
Published: Aug 14, 2011
Downloads: 99
Language: Finnish
Subject: Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.