Johdanto Suomen kirjallishistoriaan by Rietrik Polén
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"Johdanto Suomen kirjallishistoriaan" by Rietrik Polén is a scholarly publication written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as an introduction to the literary history of Finland, highlighting the significance of the Finnish language and advocating for its use in academia and literature. The text appears to be foundational for understanding the development of Finnish literature and culture. The opening of the book discusses the purpose and necessity of an introduction to
a field of study that has previously been underrepresented in Finnish scholarship. Polén emphasizes the importance of utilizing the Finnish language in academic discourse, asserting that it is both capable and worthy of expressing complex ideas and thoughts. He reflects on the historical context and challenges faced by the Finnish language in gaining recognition amidst the dominance of foreign languages, particularly in scientific and literary arenas. The introduction foreshadows a detailed exploration of Finnish literary history while laying the groundwork for future studies and discussions in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Polén, Rietrik, 1823-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title | Johdanto Suomen kirjallishistoriaan |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15908 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 362 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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