02113cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500920014626400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450800370045552011950049253400450168765300190173285600430175199900170179448201UtSlPG20260610134116.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aLönnrot, Elias,d1802-188410aKantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja, III 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-02-08  aE-text prepared by Jari Koivisto  a"Kantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja,…" compiled by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of Finnish folk poetry and songs, likely written in the early 19th century. This anthology showcases the rich oral traditions of Finnish culture, blending old and contemporary verses that reflect the customs, beliefs, and stories of the Finnish people. The book serves as a significant cultural artifact, preserving the language and narratives of Finland's heritage.  The content of this collection includes various types of traditional verse, from heroic epics and songs to chants related to daily life and nature. Lönnrot curated a selection that offers insights into the life of previous generations, including creation myths, folklore about famous figures like Wäinämöinen, and songs celebrating seasonal festivities. Each cited piece combines lyrical expression with storytelling, capturing the essence of Finnish identity that has been passed down through generations. The work not only serves as a historical record but also as a source of inspiration and cultural pride for contemporary readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinnish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48201  c89040d89040