01958cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500530012526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800310039552011060042653400450153265300190157785600430159699900170163918998UtSlPG20260610133438.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aVarious10aVäinölä :bHelmivyö suomalaista runoutta 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-08-07 aProduced by Tapio Riikonen a"Väinölä" by Various is a collection of Finnish folk poetry and lyrical works, compiled in the late 19th century. The compilation showcases an array of traditional Finnish poems, songs, and ballads, illustrating the depth and diversity of Finnish oral literature. Through this collection, readers will encounter the cultural richness of Finland and the everyday themes that resonate within these pieces. The opening of "Väinölä" begins with a preface discussing the purpose of the anthology, which aims to provide a glimpse into the finest original poetry written in Finnish, particularly emphasizing lyrical and balladic forms. This portion reflects on the significance of preserving Finland's literary heritage amidst struggles for national identity and cultural recognition. It highlights key contributors and their works, laying the groundwork for a stunning array of folk verses that follow, ranging from love songs to narratives borne of rural life, thereby inviting readers into the heart of Finnish culture and its storied traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFinnish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18998 c60384d60384