Kuisma ja Helinä by Larin-Kyösti

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Author Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948
Title Kuisma ja Helinä
Note Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kuisma ja Helinä" by Larin-Kyösti is a narrative poem written in the early 20th century. This work consists of eleven songs and offers a vivid portrayal of life during the era of Cossack settlements. The topic focuses on themes of love, loss, and the struggles faced in a rural setting, illustrating the lives of the protagonists, Kuisma and Helinä, amidst their complex emotional landscapes and societal expectations. The narrative follows the young orphan Helinä, who embodies innocence and beauty, as various challenges arise from her intertwined fate with Kuisma, a Cossack officer. Their relationship is marked by moments of deep affection and societal pressures, with the backdrop of the Cossack lifestyle influencing their decisions. As tensions mount, particularly with Isma, a rival character who harbors feelings for Helinä, the poem conflates personal desire with cultural expectations. Ultimately, the story culminates in tragic events, emphasizing the themes of love and sacrifice as Helinä, in a moment of despair, takes a dramatic leap into the waters, symbolizing the overwhelming effects of her circumstances and the harsh realities of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry
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EBook-No. 62522
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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