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Title: Virrantyven
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Virrantyven" by Otto Manninen is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work is imbued with themes of nature, Finnish landscapes, contemplations on the passage of time, and national identity. The poems evoke both personal and collective memories, exploring life, change, inner peace, and the challenges faced by individuals and the Finnish nation. The collection features both lyrical meditations and narrative poems, often drawing on natural imagery and elements from Finnish cultural heritage. The opening of the collection introduces "Virrantyven," a meditative, nature-rich poem using the imagery of calm waters, plants, fleeting sunlight, and the peaceful atmosphere of a Finnish summer. This is followed by a diverse selection of poems in themed sections, touching on the gentle voices of spring, the drama of changing seasons, reflections on work and meaning, and vignettes of rural and everyday Finnish life. Early poems emphasize tranquility and fleeting beauty, while subsequent texts weave together introspective moods and subtle social observation. The opening part sets the tone for a lyrical journey through nature, memory, renewal, and the currents of both personal and shared history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Manninen, Otto, 1872-1950
EBook No.: 75981
Published: Apr 28, 2025
Downloads: 141
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Virrantyven
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Virrantyven" by Otto Manninen is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work is imbued with themes of nature, Finnish landscapes, contemplations on the passage of time, and national identity. The poems evoke both personal and collective memories, exploring life, change, inner peace, and the challenges faced by individuals and the Finnish nation. The collection features both lyrical meditations and narrative poems, often drawing on natural imagery and elements from Finnish cultural heritage. The opening of the collection introduces "Virrantyven," a meditative, nature-rich poem using the imagery of calm waters, plants, fleeting sunlight, and the peaceful atmosphere of a Finnish summer. This is followed by a diverse selection of poems in themed sections, touching on the gentle voices of spring, the drama of changing seasons, reflections on work and meaning, and vignettes of rural and everyday Finnish life. Early poems emphasize tranquility and fleeting beauty, while subsequent texts weave together introspective moods and subtle social observation. The opening part sets the tone for a lyrical journey through nature, memory, renewal, and the currents of both personal and shared history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Manninen, Otto, 1872-1950
EBook No.: 75981
Published: Apr 28, 2025
Downloads: 141
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.