Sata ja yksi laulua; Hiihtäjän virsiä; Pyhä kevät by Eino Leino

"" by Eino Leino is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the late 19th century. The work features a wide array of themes, ranging from nature and love to introspection and existential musings, embracing the rich emotional landscape of human experience. As a prominent figure in Finnish literature, Leino's poetry often reflects the beauty of Finnish landscapes and the profound connection between the heart and the natural world. The opening portion of the collection features a hymn that explores the themes of youth, loss, nostalgia, and hope. Leino reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the transient quality of happiness while invoking imagery of nature, such as stars, forests, and waters. The poet expresses a longing for the simplicity and innocence of childhood, revealing a deep desire to reconnect with lost joys and to find solace in nature’s embrace. This establishes a tone that intermingles melancholic reflection with a yearning for peaceful resolve amidst life's uncertainties. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a collection rich in evocative language and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Leino, Eino, 1878-1926
Title Sata ja yksi laulua; Hiihtäjän virsiä; Pyhä kevät
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 14649
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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