Project Gutenberg 2017-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 119 Topelius, Zacharias 1781 1831 Topelius, Zakarias Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 1 Produced by Jari Koivisto "Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 1" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of ancient Finnish poems and contemporary songs compiled in the early 19th century. This anthology serves as a cultural repository of the Finnish folk tradition, showcasing the lyrical beauty and storytelling of a society rich in myth and folklore. The work likely reflects the deep connection of the Finnish people to their heritage, particularly in the face of modern influences and challenges. The book is divided into two main sections: "Vanhoja Runoja" (Old Poems) and "Nykyisempiä Lauluja" (Contemporary Songs). The old poems draw heavily from Finnish mythology and folklore, featuring legendary figures such as Väinämöinen and narratives about creation, love, and adventure. Among the prominent characters, Väinämöinen often embodies wisdom and heroism, engaging in various quests that highlight his relationship with the natural and mystical world. The contemporary songs, on the other hand, reflect more modern themes and societal changes, capturing the spirit of the time while still resonating with the traditional roots of Finnish culture. Overall, the collection not only preserves the poetic forms but also offers insights into the values, beliefs, and daily life of the Finnish people throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Finnish poetry PH Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 95467 2025-06-24T02:24:26.581216 text/html 95277 95233 2024-09-22T13:30:21.483995 2023-09-23T11:34:52.799478 text/html text/html 119921 2025-06-24T02:24:43.764161 application/epub+zip 118753 2025-06-24T02:24:36.487206 application/epub+zip 93651 2025-06-24T02:24:31.159200 application/epub+zip 309141 2025-06-24T02:24:49.806105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295848 2025-06-24T02:24:42.763146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102572 2022-09-24T19:43:18.339147 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 69610 2025-06-24T02:24:26.182211 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49840 2024-10-23T01:55:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11317 2025-06-24T02:24:49.947089 application/rdf+xml 19951 2025-06-24T02:24:35.619219 image/jpeg 3893 2025-06-24T02:24:35.326191 image/jpeg 121429 2025-06-24T02:24:26.590200 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 fi.wikipedia