02195cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500380014726400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800310040252012630043353400450169665300240174165300230176565300210178885600430180999900170185238272UtSlPG20260610133855.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aGR1 aSalmelainen, Eero,d1830-186710aSuomen kansan satuja ja tarinoita 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-11  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Suomen kansan satuja ja tarinoita" by Eero Salmelainen is a collection of Finnish folk tales and stories written in the mid-19th century. This anthology seeks to preserve and present the rich narrative tradition of the Finnish people, characterized by its blend of myth, legend, and morality tales featuring diverse characters including heroes, animals, and supernatural beings. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of Finland during that period.  The opening of the collection begins with an introduction emphasizing the significance of folklore and the value of storytelling in conveying the essence of a culture. Salmelainen reflects on how these tales serve as remnants of a bygone era, containing the hopes, dreams, and lessons of the Finnish people. This section also sets the stage for the subsequent stories, beginning with the tale of Seppo Ilmarinen, a blacksmith who embarks on an adventurous quest for love, demonstrating themes of courage and perseverance as he seeks the hand of a beautiful princess. The narrative draws readers in with a blend of whimsy and wisdom, showcasing the fantastical elements and deeper meanings that define Finnish folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Finland  aLegends -- Finland  aTales -- Finland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38272  c79111d79111