Särjetyt jumalat: Runoja

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Onerva, L., 1882-1972

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Särjetyt jumalat: Runoja" by L. Onerva is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1910. The book encompasses themes of existential longing, despair, and reflections on beauty and the human condition, presenting a deeply emotional exploration of life's trials and the complexities of the soul. The collection is divided into various sections, each dealing with different emotional landscapes. Poems such as "Petetty" and "Surutarten laulu" articulate feelings of betrayal and sorrow, while "Kruunattu" and "Sota" delve into the struggles of human experiences and battles, both inner and outer. The speaker often grapples with loneliness and the search for meaning, conveying a sense of yearning for connection and understanding. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt expression, Onerva captures the essence of human vulnerability against the backdrop of a sometimes indifferent universe, making this collection a poignant reflection on the poet's emotional journey and the collective struggles of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-11-21