Project Gutenberg 2011-12-11 Public domain in the USA. 164 Salmelainen, Eero 1830 1867 Rudbeck, Erik Suomen kansan satuja ja tarinoita Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Suomen kansan satuja ja tarinoita" by Eero Salmelainen is a collection of Finnish folk tales and stories written in the mid-19th century. This anthology seeks to preserve and present the rich narrative tradition of the Finnish people, characterized by its blend of myth, legend, and morality tales featuring diverse characters including heroes, animals, and supernatural beings. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of Finland during that period. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction emphasizing the significance of folklore and the value of storytelling in conveying the essence of a culture. Salmelainen reflects on how these tales serve as remnants of a bygone era, containing the hopes, dreams, and lessons of the Finnish people. This section also sets the stage for the subsequent stories, beginning with the tale of Seppo Ilmarinen, a blacksmith who embarks on an adventurous quest for love, demonstrating themes of courage and perseverance as he seeks the hand of a beautiful princess. The narrative draws readers in with a blend of whimsy and wisdom, showcasing the fantastical elements and deeper meanings that define Finnish folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Folklore -- Finland Legends -- Finland Tales -- Finland GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1254129 2025-07-15T12:32:40.792938 text/html 1253950 2025-01-15T13:46:45.909799 text/html 525802 2025-07-15T12:32:52.655815 application/epub+zip 538187 2025-07-15T12:32:44.438900 application/epub+zip 535473 2025-07-15T12:32:43.042900 application/epub+zip 986859 2025-07-15T12:32:59.923797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 924894 2025-07-15T12:32:51.630821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 883066 2022-09-17T13:01:10.622463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1207204 2025-07-15T12:32:40.059909 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1207064 2011-12-11T17:34:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17754 2025-07-15T12:33:00.048813 application/rdf+xml 19017 2025-07-15T12:32:43.535865 image/jpeg 4478 2025-07-15T12:32:43.289874 image/jpeg 427552 2011-12-11T17:34:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 512877 2025-07-15T12:32:40.892875 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