Project Gutenberg 2023-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 102 Hedman, Valfrid 1872 1939 Itämaalaisia haaveiluja $aHelsinki :$bKust.Oy Osmo, $c1906. Jari Koivisto "Itämaalaisia haaveiluja" by Valfrid Hedman is a collection of poetic reflections that evokes the allure of the East, written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of longing, love, and the fascination with Eastern cultures and landscapes, showcasing Hedman's lyrical style and appreciation for beauty in both nature and the human experience. The collection is divided into various sections, each featuring poems that vividly portray the author's sentiments toward the East, contrasting it with his native Finland. The poems express a blend of desire and nostalgia, threading through metaphors of flowers, seasons, and personal yearning. Characters, real and imagined, emerge in lush imagery, such as Southern women and dreamy landscapes, as the poet navigates emotions tied to love and identity, ultimately reflecting on his connection to both the local and distant places that shape his feelings. The work is imbued with a sense of romanticism, where the enchanting and exotic nature of the East serves as a backdrop for deep emotional resonance and personal contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20231219093517hedman 1906 FI Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish poetry PH Text Category: Poetry 88193 2025-07-28T14:40:00.374583 text/html 88008 2024-12-29T15:44:12.596882 text/html 106464 2025-07-28T14:40:06.483586 application/epub+zip 106008 2025-07-28T14:40:03.584658 application/epub+zip 83448 2025-07-28T14:40:02.430576 application/epub+zip 262364 2025-07-28T14:40:08.404604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250874 2025-07-28T14:40:05.676626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63703 2025-07-28T14:40:00.117615 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44013 2023-12-23T13:54:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14998 2025-07-28T14:40:08.556583 application/rdf+xml 17030 2025-07-28T14:40:02.937574 image/jpeg 4208 2025-07-28T14:40:02.680589 image/jpeg 107185 2025-07-28T14:40:00.382604 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