| Translator |
Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 |
| Title |
Lyyra ja paimenhuilu: Runosuomennoksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lyyra ja paimenhuilu: Runosuomennoksia" by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi is a collection of Finnish translations of various poems, written during the early 20th century. This anthology showcases the works of notable poets such as Charles Baudelaire and Verner von Heidenstam, highlighting the beauty and complexity of poetic expression. The book likely explores themes of beauty, nature, love, and the human experience, translating the essence of these ideas from their original languages into Finnish. The collection contains a diverse array of poems, each presenting its unique perspective on life's myriad facets. For instance, Koskenniemi beautifully translates Baudelaire's reflections on beauty and the depths of human emotion, as seen in the poem "Kauneus." Themes of longing, nostalgia, and the passage of time resonate throughout the work, with verses that evoke the bittersweet nature of memory and unfulfilled desire. The anthology serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of poetry, allowing readers to engage with the emotions and thoughts of various poets through the lens of Finnish language and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20166 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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