Kansanlauluja by Elias Lönnrot

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Author Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
Title Kansanlauluja
Credits Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed
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Summary "Kansanlauluja" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish folk songs published in the early 20th century. This anthology is a significant representation of Finnish oral tradition, bringing together various songs that reflect the emotions, experiences, and cultural values of Finnish society. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of love, youth, loss, and the everyday lives of both girls and boys in Finland. The collection features songs organized into two main categories: girls' songs and boys' songs, each portraying the respective perspectives of young women and men. The lyrics depict a range of sentiments, from joy and celebration to sorrow and longing, capturing the youthful struggles of romance and societal expectations. For instance, the girls' songs often express desires for love, the pain of unrequited feelings, and the societal pressures they face, while the boys' songs reflect on their interactions with women, the carefree aspects of youth, and the challenges they encounter. Overall, "Kansanlauluja" serves not only as a significant cultural artifact but also as a window into the lives and emotions of Finnish youth during the time it was compiled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 11968
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Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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