Tähdenlento: Virolaisen runoilijattaren Koidulan elämä by Aino Kallas

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Author Kallas, Aino, 1878-1956
Title Tähdenlento: Virolaisen runoilijattaren Koidulan elämä
Note Reading ease score: 19.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Tähdenlento: Virolaisen runoilijattaren Koidulan elämä" by Aino Kallas is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life of Lydia Jannsen, known as Koidula, a prominent Estonian poet, exploring her influence during a significant national awakening in Estonia. The narrative likely examines Koidula’s personal struggles, her artistic contributions, and the broader socio-political context of her time. At the start of the biography, the author introduces the considerable difficulties faced in gathering material for Koidula's life story, acknowledging the scarcity of organized sources. The introductory passages reflect on the cultural and historical significance of Koidula, portraying her as a symbol of Estonia’s national spirit, especially during the 19th century's awakening. The narrative encapsulates Koidula’s complex familial background, underscoring her struggles with identity, artistic expression, and the societal limitations placed upon her as a woman in that era. Through vivid descriptions, the text sets the stage for Koidula's life as both a personal and national symbol of hope and resilience amidst challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Kallas, Aino, 1878-1956
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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