| Author |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Title |
Rakkaita muistoja
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| Contents |
Rakkaita muistoja -- Helmikuun päivä maakylässä -- Mustalaiset -- Kyläpajalla.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Rakkaita muistoja" by Joel Lehtonen is a collection of poetic reflective narratives written during the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of personal memory and nostalgia, exploring the past through rich descriptions and emotional introspection. Lehtonen’s writing captures the beauty of rural Finnish life, the passage of time, and the connections between individuals and their surroundings. The book is structured around evocative descriptions of memory-laden scenes from the author’s childhood and youth, depicting the simplicity and challenges of life in a Finnish village. It features stories of village life, community interactions, and the natural environment, interwoven with reflections on class distinctions and societal changes. Characters such as the local craftsmen, villagers, and traveling Romani people paint a diverse picture of the era, while Lehtonen's poetic style imbues the text with a sense of longing and appreciation for both beauty and loss. Ultimately, "Rakkaita muistoja" serves not only as a window into Finnish culture but also as a timeless meditation on the significance of memory and identity. (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. |
47458 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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