| Author |
Mäkinen, Antti, 1857-1936 |
| Title |
Metsä-kukkia: Runoa ja Proosaa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Metsä-kukkia: Runoa ja Proosaa" by Antti Mäkinen is a collection of poetry and prose written in the late 19th century. The work encompasses a variety of themes, possibly revolving around nature, spirituality, and the human experience, as suggested by its rich imagery and references to biblical figures like Elias. The blend of poetry and prose indicates a reflective and possibly philosophical exploration of its subjects. The opening of this literary work introduces the character Elias, who is depicted as sitting in a cave while contemplating profound spiritual themes and the relationship between humanity and divinity. As he gazes at Horeb—the biblical mountain—he reflects on the nature of God and the human spirit's longing for divine connection. Through a series of poignant thoughts and expressions, Elias grapples with his feelings of isolation and his people’s disobedience to God. This initial passage sets a contemplative tone, suggesting that the rest of the work may continue to delve into spiritual dilemmas and the search for meaning in life amidst the struggles of faith and human frailty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34707 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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