TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lönnrot,Elias
TI  - Mehiläinen 1836
AV  - PH 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Finnish periodicals
N1  - Release date is 2024-03-23; Jari Koivisto; Originally published; Oulu: Christian Evert Barck, 1836
N2  - "Mehiläinen 1836" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish folk poetry and stories written in the early 19th century. The text explores themes from Finnish folklore, including tales of heroes, mythical creatures, and societal values, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the time.   The opening of "Mehiläinen 1836" introduces various poems and folk stories illustrating the rich tapestry of Finnish mythology and values, with key motifs like love, bravery, and the connections between humans and nature. The initial verses recount a dialogue among characters contemplating war and its consequences, highlighting the familial and communal ties under threat from external violence. Through vivid imagery and traditional language, Lönnrot sets the stage for a collection that celebrates and questions the dynamics of life, death, and human relationships within the context of Finnish heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73240
ER  -