Satuja by Tuomas Friman

"Satuja" by Tuomas Friman is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century, specifically in the year 1849. The book explores themes and tales from Finnish folklore, blending elements of mythical and historical narratives. It aims to preserve the cultural heritage and traditional stories of the Finnish people, reflecting on how these narratives impart moral lessons and insights into human nature. The book comprises various tales, each revealing unique characters and situations intertwined with moral undertones. For instance, one story narrates the plight of Impi, who seeks rescue from the clutches of malevolent forces with the help of her betrothed, Sortavainen. Another tale revolves around the construction of a church in Raisio, focusing on the cleverness of a mysterious master builder who faces supernatural challenges. The stories emphasize virtues such as loyalty, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions, ultimately celebrating the strength and resilience of the human spirit in face of adversity while capturing the essence of Finnish folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Friman, Tuomas, 1821-1886
Title Satuja
Original Publication Finland: A. F. Cedervaller, 1849.
Series Title Lukemisia Suomen rahvaalle Viipurista, 2.
Contents Aaltojärveläiset -- Raision kirkon rakentaminen -- Kuninkaatar Semiramis -- Kiittämätöin -- Hasael -- Uskollisuus -- Beduiini.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Tales
Category Text
eBook-No. 71084
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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