Suomalainen lukemisto by Knut Cannelin

"Suomalainen lukemisto" by Knut Cannelin is a collection of Finnish literary works and folk tales compiled during the late 19th century. The collection serves as a curated anthology of modern Finnish literature and includes various prose pieces and poetry that reflect the linguistic and cultural developments of the Finnish language during this period. The opening of the work introduces a series of parables and morality tales featuring animals, such as the capricious fox and the naive goat, each conveying a lesson about cunning, loyalty, or truth. These stories illustrate the characteristics of the animal protagonists and their interactions, often resulting in clever twists that highlight human follies and virtues. The tales serve not only as entertainment but also as insightful reflections on moral behavior, showcasing the richness of Finnish folklore and its relevance to contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Editor Cannelin, Knut, 1860-1938
Title Suomalainen lukemisto
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish literature
Category Text
eBook-No. 64973
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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