02060cam a22003013u 4500 20145 UtSlPG 20260610133451.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 Elegioja Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-20 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Elegioja" by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on themes of love, nature, freedom, and the human condition, capturing the emotional landscape of its time, especially in the context of Finnish identity and national longing. The poems often blend personal introspection with broader social and political reflections, mirroring the tumultuous spirit of the post-World War I era. In "Elegioja," Koskenniemi explores a myriad of feelings and concepts through lyrical verses. The poems traverse the nuances of human emotion—longing, solitude, beauty, and sorrow—often personifying elements of nature and invoking historical references. The collection also delves into national identity and freedom, particularly in relation to Finland's struggles and aspirations during its quest for independence, highlighted by poems like "Runo vapaalle Puolalle" and "Tervehdys akateemiseen juhlaan." Through poignant imagery and rich symbolism, Koskenniemi crafts a reflective narrative that speaks not only to the personal but also to the collective experience of a nation seeking its voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish poetry -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20145 61430 61430