Suomen kultainen kirja I by Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa
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"Suomen kultainen kirja I" by Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores Finnish identity, language, and culture, culture and seeks to respond to ideas presented in another work, "Svenskt i Finland." It likely centers around the role of the Finnish language in establishing national consciousness and the influences of Swedish rule and perspectives on Finland, emphasizing pride in Finnish heritage and linguistic purity. The
opening of the book sets the stage for a passionate defense of the Finnish language and culture against what the author sees as external criticism and neglect, particularly from Swedish-speaking Finns. Wettenhovi-Aspa introduces a series of proverbs and motifs that highlight the importance of national pride and language, complemented by essays and scholarly references related to Finnish history and its linguistic ties. The author's motivation is rooted in addressing the diminishing status of the Finnish language and asserting its value, calling for a renaissance of appreciation for the history and cultural richness it embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wettenhovi-Aspa, Sigurd, 1870-1946 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Raekallio, J. |
| Title | Suomen kultainen kirja I |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 30.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Finnish language |
| Subject | Finland |
| Subject | Finns |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58143 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58143-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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