Vanhoja muistoja by Frans Eemil Sillanpää and Heinrich Ströbel

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Author Sillanpää, Frans Eemil, 1888-1964
Author Ströbel, Heinrich, 1869-1944
Title Vanhoja muistoja
Original Publication Finland: Weilin & Göös,1923.
Contents Vanhoja muistoja / F. E. Sillanpää -- Bismarckin perintö / Heinrich Ströbel.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Vanhoja muistoja" by Frans Eemil Sillanpää and Heinrich Ströbel is a collection of personal memoirs and reflections written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the emotional and historical context surrounding the aftermath of civil strife, particularly reflecting on human suffering and the impacts of war, specifically in relation to the Finnish civil war. The work is framed as a contemplative exploration of loss, memory, and the quest for understanding amidst the chaos of human nature and societal upheaval. In "Vanhoja muistoja," Sillanpää shares a series of poignant letters and reflections that recount experiences during a tumultuous period in Finland's history. The narrative threads together various pieces of correspondence related to death and personal tragedy, illuminating the deeply emotional and often tragic realities faced by individuals during and after the conflicts. The author's musings highlight the juxtaposition of individual human experiences against the backdrop of larger societal conflicts, invoking a sense of haunting melancholy as he reflects on guilt, loss, and the inherent tragedy of life in the wake of violence. In the second part, "Bismarckin perintö," Heinrich Ströbel addresses the historical and political legacy of Otto von Bismarck, critiquing his realpolitik approach and its enduring negative impacts on European politics, particularly in terms of nationalism and militarism, revealing how Bismarck's principles shaped the trajectory of 20th-century conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Essays
Category Text
EBook-No. 69518
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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