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100 1 _aGottlund, C. A.
_q(Carl Axel),
_d1796-1875
245 1 0 _aOtava, Osa II :
_beli Suomalaisia huvituksia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-20
508 _aJari Koivisto
520 _a"Otava, Osa II" by C. A. Gottlund is a compilation of Finnish poetry and cultural reflections written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a blend of traditional Finnish folklore, celebrated festivities, and poetic expressions, particularly focusing on the significance of the Finnish language and its cultural practices. The introduction hints at notable figures and characters in Finnish mythology and folklore, suggesting an exploration of identity and heritage. At the start of the work, Gottlund discusses the challenges he faced in publishing this second volume, including a devastating fire that destroyed his previous materials. He offers insights into the importance of the Finnish language and cultural practices, such as the "Ritvalan Helka" festival, which celebrates young women and is rooted in deep traditions. The narrative also touches on the themes of community and the preservation of cultural identity through song and celebration, emphasizing how these practices have persisted through generations, despite external pressures to abandon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Finland
653 _aFinnish literature
653 _aFinnish language
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60533
999 _c101359
_d101359