| Author |
Kukkonen, Albert, 1835-1918 |
| Title |
Rautalammin runoniekan Albert Kukkosen runoja
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Rautalammin runoniekan Albert Kukkosen runoja" by Albert Kukkonen is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century. The compilation features a range of works reflecting on societal issues, personal experiences, and cultural themes significant to Finnish life. Kukkonen's poetry seems to emphasize moral and educational messages, particularly aimed at guiding the youth of his time. The opening of this collection includes a preface where Kukkonen reflects on his creative journey, explaining that many of the poems stem from his earlier years, produced under the pressure of public demand. He expresses a desire for his poetry to impart wisdom to the younger generation, particularly on issues of sobriety and wise companionship. The introduction establishes Kukkonen's roots in Rautalampi and his connection to Finnish folk poetry while also hinting at a broader cultural significance as a voice of the people. The initial chapters pave the way for considerations on societal progress, reflections on traditional values, and a celebration of Finnish identity amidst the backdrop of changing times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71833 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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