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Title:
Otava, Osa II
eli Suomalaisia huvituksia
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Otava, Osa II" by C. A. Gottlund is a compilation of Finnish poetry and cultural reflections written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a blend of traditional Finnish folklore, celebrated festivities, and poetic expressions, particularly focusing on the significance of the Finnish language and its cultural practices. The introduction hints at notable figures and characters in Finnish mythology and folklore, suggesting an exploration of identity and heritage. At the start of the work, Gottlund discusses the challenges he faced in publishing this second volume, including a devastating fire that destroyed his previous materials. He offers insights into the importance of the Finnish language and cultural practices, such as the "Ritvalan Helka" festival, which celebrates young women and is rooted in deep traditions. The narrative also touches on the themes of community and the preservation of cultural identity through song and celebration, emphasizing how these practices have persisted through generations, despite external pressures to abandon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Gottlund, C. A. (Carl Axel), 1796-1875
EBook No.: 60533
Published: Oct 20, 2019
Downloads: 61
Language: Finnish
Subject: Folklore -- Finland
Subject: Finnish literature
Subject: Finnish language
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Otava, Osa II
eli Suomalaisia huvituksia
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Otava, Osa II" by C. A. Gottlund is a compilation of Finnish poetry and cultural reflections written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a blend of traditional Finnish folklore, celebrated festivities, and poetic expressions, particularly focusing on the significance of the Finnish language and its cultural practices. The introduction hints at notable figures and characters in Finnish mythology and folklore, suggesting an exploration of identity and heritage. At the start of the work, Gottlund discusses the challenges he faced in publishing this second volume, including a devastating fire that destroyed his previous materials. He offers insights into the importance of the Finnish language and cultural practices, such as the "Ritvalan Helka" festival, which celebrates young women and is rooted in deep traditions. The narrative also touches on the themes of community and the preservation of cultural identity through song and celebration, emphasizing how these practices have persisted through generations, despite external pressures to abandon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Gottlund, C. A. (Carl Axel), 1796-1875
EBook No.: 60533
Published: Oct 20, 2019
Downloads: 61
Language: Finnish
Subject: Folklore -- Finland
Subject: Finnish literature
Subject: Finnish language
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.