02067cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324500480015826400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800180042352011250044153400450156665300240161165300230163565300210165885600430167999900190172260533UtSlPG20260610134409.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aGottlund, C. A.q(Carl Axel),d1796-187510aOtava, Osa II :beli Suomalaisia huvituksia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-20  aJari Koivisto  a"Otava, Osa II" by C. A. Gottlund is a compilation of Finnish poetry and cultural reflections written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a blend of traditional Finnish folklore, celebrated festivities, and poetic expressions, particularly focusing on the significance of the Finnish language and its cultural practices. The introduction hints at notable figures and characters in Finnish mythology and folklore, suggesting an exploration of identity and heritage.  At the start of the work, Gottlund discusses the challenges he faced in publishing this second volume, including a devastating fire that destroyed his previous materials. He offers insights into the importance of the Finnish language and cultural practices, such as the "Ritvalan Helka" festival, which celebrates young women and is rooted in deep traditions. The narrative also touches on the themes of community and the preservation of cultural identity through song and celebration, emphasizing how these practices have persisted through generations, despite external pressures to abandon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Finland  aFinnish literature  aFinnish language40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60533  c101359d101359