Mathias Aleksanteri Castrén

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tallgren, Anna-Maria, 1886-1949

Series:

Kansanvalistusseuran elämäkertoja 18.

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mathias Aleksanteri Castrén" by Anna-Maria Tallgren is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life of Mathias Aleksanteri Castrén, a prominent Finnish linguist and explorer known for his contributions to Finnish culture and sciences. The book explores his childhood, education, and significant travels, particularly his studies of languages and cultures in the regions surrounding Finland and Siberia. At the start of the narrative, Tallgren reflects on the historical context of Castrén's life, emphasizing the stark contrast between the early 19th century and contemporary Finland. The opening details Castrén's origins in a clergyman's family, his early experiences growing up in northern Finland, and his educational journey that led him to Helsinki University. The text highlights the societal changes during Castrén's youth, the intellectual environment he was part of, and introduces his early aspirations and ambitions in the fields of linguistics and ethnography. Through an exploration of his formative years, the foundation is laid for Castrén's later adventures and scholarly contributions, which are likely to be elaborated upon in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jari Koivisto

Notes:

Reading ease score: 28.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-06-20