02021cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500400014626400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800310040352011480043453400450158265300320162785600430165999900170170222122UtSlPG20260610133517.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7asv2iso639-1 4aPH1 aAhlqvist, August,d1826-188910aElias Lönnrot: Biografiskt utkast 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-07-23 aProduced by Tapio Riikonen a"Elias Lönnrot: Biografiskt utkast" by August Ahlqvist is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and contributions of Elias Lönnrot, a pivotal figure in Finnish literature, particularly known for his collection and compilation of Finnish folk poetry, including the "Kalevala". This account aims to honor Lönnrot's legacy and highlight the significance of his work in the context of Finnish national identity. The opening of the book sets the tone by expressing a deep sense of loss for Lönnrot, who recently passed away, and reflects on his impact on Finnish culture and literature. Ahlqvist discusses Lönnrot’s humble beginnings, his determination to gather Finnish folk songs during a time when the Finnish language was underdeveloped in literature, and his pivotal role in elevating its status through his compilations. This section also touches on the initial skepticism towards folk poetry but transitions into a celebration of Lönnrot's efforts, linking them to a broader national awakening and appreciation for Finnish heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLönnrot, Elias, 1802-188440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22122 c63266d63266