Suomalaisia kirjailijoita

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leino, Eino, 1878-1926

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Suomalaisia kirjailijoita" by Eino Leino is a collection of brief portraits detailing the development of Finnish literature, likely written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a survey of significant Finnish authors and highlights their contributions to the evolution of national identity and literary expression in Finland, with a focus on figures such as Elias Lönnrot, A. Oksanen, and Aleksis Kivi. At the start of this work, the author discusses the purpose of the book, which is to explore the history of Finnish literature in a concise manner, connecting it to the broader movements within Europe during the respective periods. The opening portion emphasizes the romantic national spirit of the early 19th century, highlighting Elias Lönnrot's crucial role in compiling the "Kalevala" and laying the foundation for Finnish cultural consciousness. Leino sets the stage for understanding Lönnrot's pioneering significance, as well as the emergence of other notable writers, indicating how literature became intertwined with the national identity amidst evolving cultural dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Esisana

Elias Lönnrot

A. Oksanen

Aleksis Kivi

Yrjö Koskinen

Kaarlo Bergbom

Suonio

A. Meurman

Pietari Päivärinta

J.H. Erkko

Kaarlo Kramsu

Arvi Jännes

Paavo Cajander

Juho Reijonen

Robert Kiljander

Minna Canth

Juhani Aho

Arvid Järnefelt

Santeri Ivalo (Ingman)

Kasimir Leino

Teuvo Pakkala

Liite: Realismin loppu ja uusromantinen kirjallisuutemme.

Credits:

Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 20.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-09-12