Kyllikki ja Lemminkäinen : Laulurunoja by Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen

"Kyllikki ja Lemminkäinen: Laulurunoja" by Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen is a collection of lyrical poems written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, longing, and loss, deeply rooted in Finnish folklore and mythology. It draws on the stories of Kyllikki and Lemminkäinen, with references to nature and emotional experiences that reflect the human condition. The poetry within this collection is rich with emotive language and imagery. It recounts Kyllikki's introspections and her relationship with Lemminkäinen, highlighting her struggles with love and mortality. The verses articulate Kyllikki's deep yearning for connection, her sorrow in separation, and the beauty of nature that surrounds her as she grapples with her emotions. The poems are interwoven with themes of destiny and immortality, culminating in the poignant acknowledgment of Kyllikki's death and Lemminkäinen's journey, encapsulating the essence of Finnish myth as it relates to personal and universal themes of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Liinamaa-Pärssinen, Hilja, 1876-1935
Title Kyllikki ja Lemminkäinen : Laulurunoja
Original Publication Helsinki: E. E. Sundvall, 1902.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 73309
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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