Korpinäkyjä 1 : Kertomarunoja by Larin-Kyösti
"Korpinäkyjä 1 : Kertomarunoja by Larin-Kyösti" is a collection of narrative poems written in the early 20th century. As a poetic work rooted in Finnish folklore and landscape, it weaves together mythological, supernatural, and nature-based themes with elements of rural life and the human experience. The poems draw heavily on the mystique of the Finnish wilderness and the cultural imagination of a time when nature, spirits, and human destinies were deeply entwined.
The book presents a tapestry of stories set in forests, lakes, and villages, populated by legendary figures such as forest spirits, peikko (trolls), witches, and local folk. Each poem tells a distinct tale: from the spiritual "Pyhäin miesten tulet" that explores sacred fires and the cycles of life, to tragic love stories like "Ustjoin ryöstö," heroic vengeance in "Korven kosto," and enchanted apparitions such as the seductive "Metsänneito." The poems delve into themes of love, loss, betrayal, mystical encounters, and the influence of nature’s supernatural forces on ordinary lives. Through vivid imagery and folkloric motifs, the work evokes a haunting world where human emotions and destinies are at the mercy of both fate and the untamed wilds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Korpinäkyjä 1 : Kertomarunoja |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 76002 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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