Project Gutenberg 2024-06-13 Public domain in the USA. 112 Soini, Lauri 1875 1919 Ahava, Juho Soininen, L. Sauramo, Lauri Soininen, Lauri Turso, Iku Mikko Mieheläinen; Kuoleman kilpakosija : $b Kaksi runoa $aHelsinki :$bOtava, $c1904. Tapio Riikonen "Mikko Mieheläinen; Kuoleman kilpakosija: Kaksi runoa" by Lauri Soini is a collection of poetry produced in the early 20th century. This literary work is characterized by its lyrical style and explores themes of life, death, human experiences, and nature. The poems are imbued with both folklore elements and a reflective tone, often delving into the struggles of existence and emotional connections. In the poem "Mikko Mieheläinen," we follow the protagonist Mikko on his journey from birth to adulthood, showcasing his strength and resilience as he navigates life's challenges. The narrative recounts events that lead Mikko through trials as he seeks food and sustenance and eventually encounters significant figures who symbolize thought, power, and hope. After a series of arduous quests, Mikko confronts the embodiment of death, depicted as a frightening figure. Through a combination of courage and companionship, Mikko ultimately triumphs over his trials, gaining treasures and the affection of a beautiful maiden, which symbolizes his victory over adversity and his quest for love in the face of mortality. The poems encapsulate rich imagery and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys and the interconnectedness of life's experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240602235858soini 1904 FI Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish poetry -- 20th century PH Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 64362 2025-07-29T08:23:08.586389 text/html 64177 2024-12-30T09:46:39.890981 text/html 106470 2025-07-29T08:23:14.339369 application/epub+zip 105200 2025-07-29T08:23:11.834391 application/epub+zip 80740 2025-07-29T08:23:10.657403 application/epub+zip 256734 2025-07-29T08:23:16.214377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252463 2025-07-29T08:23:13.613389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46435 2025-07-29T08:23:08.363394 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26637 2024-06-13T16:08:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16004 2025-07-29T08:23:16.350346 application/rdf+xml 17098 2025-07-29T08:23:11.164371 image/jpeg 3710 2025-07-29T08:23:10.908372 image/jpeg 108379 2025-07-29T08:23:08.592397 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 en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia