Parasken runot by Larin Paraske
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About this eBook
| Author | Larin Paraske, 1833-1904 |
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| Editor | Neovius, Adolf, 1858-1913 |
| Title | Parasken runot |
| Original Publication | Finland: Werner Söderström,1893. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen |
| Summary | "Parasken runot" by Larin Paraske is a collection of folk poetry written in the late 19th century. The work features the traditions and oral literary forms of the Karelian people, intertwined with themes of everyday life, nature, and cultural practices. It gives voice to the experiences of its main subject, Paraske, who is depicted through her songs and heritage. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the poet, Paraskovia Mikitina, detailing her background, her lineage, and her journey as a folk poet. The narrative highlights her life in various locales and the collection efforts of her works, documenting a vast array of poems, proverbs, and riddles. The opening portion also features a number of the poems, showcasing a rich tapestry of lyrical and narrative elements woven into folk traditions, emphasizing the significance of music, dance, and communal celebrations in her culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Folk poetry, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68543 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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