02294cam a22003253u 4500 56806 UtSlPG 20260610134317.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Kallas, Aino, 1878-1956 Nuori-Viro: Muotokuvia ja suuntaviivoja Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-21 Nuori-Viro -- Gustav Suits -- V. Ridala (Grünthal) -- Jaan Oks -- A.H. Tammsaare -- Ruth -- Friedebert Tuglas. E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen "Nuori-Viro: Muotokuvia ja suuntaviivoja" by Aino Kallas is a comprehensive account of Estonian culture and literature written in the early 20th century. The work explores the emergence and evolution of the "Noor-Eesti" (Young Estonia) movement and its impact on Estonian identity, emphasizing the struggle for a contemporary cultural expression devoid of past constraints. Key figures such as poet Gustav Suits and writer Friedebert Tuglas emerge, reflecting on the challenges of establishing a unique cultural identity amidst external influences. The opening of the publication introduces the context of Estonia's turbulent history and geographical significance, positioning it as a cultural crossroads burdened by the weight of historical conquests. It highlights the urgent need for a cultural renaissance in response to societal chaos and the struggle against various dominant cultures, particularly German and Russian influences. This section underscores the aspirations of a new generation to connect with broader European cultural currents, as well as the complexities and contradictions inherent in the Estonian quest for cultural and linguistic independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Estonian literature -- History and criticism Authors, Estonian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56806 97637 97637