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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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Kun katselen heitä, mieleeni tulee se prinsessa, joka ei pystynyt nukkumaan, koska tunsi herneen sadan patjan alta. Uskon, että hekin varmasti heräisivät herneen aiheuttamaan häiriöön. Minä olen puolestani aivan toisenlainen. Teen kerran kokeenkin. Laitan patjan alle perunan, koska talostamme ei löydy yhtään hernettä. Nukun kuin tukki aamuun asti, vaikka patjoja on sadan sijasta vain yksi. Olen pettynyt. Minusta ei koskaan tule oikeaa prinsessaa. En koskaan pyörry tai joudu sairaalaan, vaikka my
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