| Author |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Title |
Suomalaisen kirjallisuuden vaiheet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 30.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Suomalaisen kirjallisuuden vaiheet" by Julius Krohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive overview of Finnish literature, focusing on its development throughout various periods, from the Reformation to the 19th century, and highlighting significant figures such as Mikael Agricola. The text explores themes related to the Finnish language, cultural identity, and the evolution of literary expression during times of political and social change. The opening of the text introduces readers to the historical context of Finnish literature, beginning with the era of the Reformation from 1542 to 1642. It emphasizes the critical role of the Finnish language during this period, noting its significance in enabling the population to access religious texts and literature. Additionally, it touches on the broader cultural shifts occurring at the time, including the influence of foreign languages and the emerging national consciousness amongst the Finnish people. As it sets the stage for a detailed examination of characters and changes in literary trends, the narrative indicates a balanced discussion rooted in both historical facts and the author's perspective on cultural heritage. (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 -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42453 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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