Maan puoleen: Runoja by Juhani Siljo
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"Maan puoleen: Runoja" by Juhani Siljo is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The work reflects themes of nature, love, and the human experience, capturing the beauty of life while also contemplating deeper emotions and existential questions. Siljo's poetry emanates a lyrical quality, often intertwining personal reflections with broader philosophical ideas." The collection takes readers through a vivid exploration of various landscapes and emotions. Each poem evokes rich
imagery and feelings, from celebrating the beauty of spring and weddings to grappling with loneliness and existential musings. Siljo’s use of metaphor and symbolism is prevalent, as seen in poems like "Viimeinen malja," which captures a bittersweet farewell to joy, and "Nälkämaan lapsi," highlighting the struggle for sustenance and fulfillment. Themes of nature often serve as a backdrop for introspection, connecting personal experiences to the universal human condition. Through passions and pining, longing and loss, the poems resonate deeply, reflecting the multifaceted nature of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Siljo, Juhani, 1888-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Maan puoleen: Runoja |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27247 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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