Suomalaisia sananlaskuja by Elias Lönnrot
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| Editor | Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884 |
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| Title | Suomalaisia sananlaskuja |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Suomalaisia sananlaskuja" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish proverbs compiled during the late 19th century. Lönnrot, a prominent figure in Finnish literature and linguistics, aimed to capture and preserve the wisdom and insights embedded in the folk sayings of the Finnish people. The book provides a window into the cultural and social lives of the Finnish populace, showcasing their values, beliefs, and experiences through the lens of idiomatic expressions. The collection features a wide range of proverbs that reflect practical wisdom, societal norms, and the humorous observations of life. Each proverb is accompanied by Lönnrot's explanations, which provide context and clarification about their meanings. The proverbs cover various topics, including work ethics, human nature, relationships, and the interplay between luck and effort. Lönnrot's work serves not only as a repository of Finnish cultural heritage but also as a source of moral guidance, capturing the essence of common wisdom that shaped the community's way of life. By organizing these sayings, Lönnrot contributes to the preservation of Finnish identity and language in an era of growing modernization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Proverbs, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20021 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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