Suomalaisia sananlaskuja by Elias Lönnrot
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"Suomalaisia sananlaskuja" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish proverbs compiled during the late 19th century. Lönnrot, a prominent figure in Finnish literature and linguistics, aimed to capture and preserve the wisdom and insights embedded in the folk sayings of the Finnish people. The book provides a window into the cultural and social lives of the Finnish populace, showcasing their values, beliefs, and experiences through the lens of idiomatic expressions. The
collection features a wide range of proverbs that reflect practical wisdom, societal norms, and the humorous observations of life. Each proverb is accompanied by Lönnrot's explanations, which provide context and clarification about their meanings. The proverbs cover various topics, including work ethics, human nature, relationships, and the interplay between luck and effort. Lönnrot's work serves not only as a repository of Finnish cultural heritage but also as a source of moral guidance, capturing the essence of common wisdom that shaped the community's way of life. By organizing these sayings, Lönnrot contributes to the preservation of Finnish identity and language in an era of growing modernization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title | Suomalaisia sananlaskuja |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Proverbs, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20021 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20021-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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