Suorasanaisia runoelmia by Johan Ludvig Runeberg
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"Suorasanaisia runoelmia" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a collection of poetic works likely written in the late 19th century. The collection appears to capture both individual experiences and broader themes, using characters that reflect on their situations amidst natural elements, particularly the sea. Through its contemplative lens, the work seems to highlight human emotions and relationships against the backdrop of Finland's landscape and cultural richness. At the start of the collection, the
opening poem sets a scene during Christmas Eve where a group of individuals finds themselves stranded at sea due to a storm, delaying their return to the city. Among them is a foreign captain whose lack of familial ties contrasts the others' longing for home. This captain shares a gripping tale of survival from his childhood, which intertwines with the group’s collective experience of Christmas that unfolds in a small cabin upon reaching shore. As they seek warmth and hospitality from the cabin's inhabitants, the atmosphere shifts from discontent to a moment of celebration and rekindled hope, showcasing both the spirit of community and the impact of personal stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898 |
| Title | Suorasanaisia runoelmia |
| Contents | Joulunaatto luotsinmajassa -- Salapurjehtija -- Tulipalo -- Odotus -- Keräjäsankari -- Linnavangit -- Puutarhuri-vanhuksen kirjeitä. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 36.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48209 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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