02152cam a22003013u 4500 37077 UtSlPG 20260610133838.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884 D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-14 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "D. E. D. Europaeuksen kirjeitä ja matkakertomuksia" by D. E. D. Europaeus is a collection of letters and travel writings that likely dates from the mid-19th century. This work chronicles Europaeus's extensive travels while collecting Finnish folklore and songs, especially focusing on the study of the Kalevala epic and Finnish oral tradition. The book is significant for its insights into the cultural and linguistic realities of Finland during that time. The opening of the text introduces Europaeus's motivations and experiences while on his journeys in the years 1845-1846. It details his travels across various regions, including Karelia and neighboring areas, as he seeks out traditional singers and gathers songs and stories. He faces challenges, such as financial constraints and the difficulty of reaching and engaging with local folk singers, but ultimately his determination leads to fruitful encounters, resulting in valuable collections of Finnish folklore. The letters exchanged with influential figures like Elias Lönnrot provide additional context to his scholarly endeavors and the collaborative spirit of folk collection during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Europaeus, D. E. D. (David Emanuel Daniel), 1820-1884 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37077 77917 77917