Korpien povessa : Kertomuksia itäisestä Karjalasta by Juhani Sjöström
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"Korpien povessa: Kertomuksia itäisestä Karjalasta" by Juhani Sjöström is a collection of short stories or ethnographic sketches written in the late 19th century. The book delves into everyday life, traditions, beliefs, and the social fabric of eastern Karelia, painting a vivid picture of rural communities in that region. It likely presents both fictionalized and documentary elements, offering rich descriptions of the landscape, local customs, and the mindset of the people inhabiting these
remote areas. The opening of the work is highly descriptive, focusing on the wintry wilderness of eastern Karelia and the isolation and beauty of the landscape. The narrative then moves into a detailed account of the arrival and reception of a visiting stranger in a rural Karelian homestead, portraying the hospitality, family structure, and routines of the household. Subsequent sections explore aspects of daily life such as folk beliefs, superstitions (taikuus), religious practices steeped in orthodoxy and ritual, and the community’s deep oral poetic tradition, with special attention given to how stories and runo-singing (poetry chanting) animate household evenings. There are early hints at broader topics to follow, such as feasts after fasting, courtship rituals, and the role of the daughter-in-law, indicating a comprehensive look at the region’s cultural life through intimate, observant storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sjöström, Juhani, 1871-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | Korpien povessa : Kertomuksia itäisestä Karjalasta |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1908. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Karelia (Russia) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75861 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 177 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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