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Finnish Literature
The history of Finland has been tumultuous. During much of recorded history the language of the government was different from that of the majority of the population. This had a strong influence on 'Finnish literature' with many of the greatest works revolving around achieving or maintaining a strong Finnish identity.
The most famous collection of folk poetry is by far the Kalevala. Referred to as the Finnish national epic it is mainly credited to Elias Lönnrot although he worked more as an editor and compiler. It was first published in 1835 and quickly became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Th ...more
The most famous collection of folk poetry is by far the Kalevala. Referred to as the Finnish national epic it is mainly credited to Elias Lönnrot although he worked more as an editor and compiler. It was first published in 1835 and quickly became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Th ...more
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“
Suohon uponnut
puu ei kukkinut koskaan.
Nyt minä kannan
ainoan hedelmäni:
menen itse kuolemaan.
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“
Ulkona alkaa
sadella, pehmeästi.
Minä kuuntelen.
Käännän lampun seinään päin
niin tulee hämärämpää.
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Scandinavian crime novels often called Påskekrim or Easter Crime.
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Book club reading Finnish fiction translated into English. Created to encourage more people to r…more
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