Two Collections of Folk Poems from the Last Century, Together with Finnish Sorrow Poems

Niemi, Aukusti Robert, 1869-1931Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0

Word count: 150K words
Chapters: 15

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Kaksi kansanrunokokoelmaa viime vuosisadalta ynnä "Suru-Runot Suomalaiset" by NiemiAuthor: Niemi, Aukusti Robert, 1869-1931,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Jul 2, 2016

Editor's review

This Finnish-language work collects two folk poetry collections from the previous century (the nineteenth) together with Suru-Runot Suomalaiset (Finnish Sorrow Poems). The author, Niemi, is a researcher of Finnish folklore and literature; the book has the character of compilation and commentary, presenting the collecting of Finnish folk poetry and its lyric tradition. For folklore studies, Finnish language and literature, and oral tradition research, it is a public-domain text offering direct access to primary materials. The book contains both the rhythm and emotion of folk songs and the scholarly perspective of the compiler, allowing readers to understand the process of collecting and constructing nineteenth-century Finnish national literature. As a free e-book, it is better suited to research reading or as supplementary material for language learning than to popular literary entertainment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers of Finnish literature and folklore who need primary poetry texts
Learners of Finnish who wish to encounter the language of folk poetry
Readers interested in oral tradition and the history of national literary collecting
Students of comparative literature for cross-reading Nordic folk poetry

Not a good fit for

General readers who do not read Finnish and seek only a Chinese translation
Readers expecting modern novel-like plots and character-driven stories
Beginning researchers who need detailed annotations and scholarly introductions

Reading tips

Begin with the compiler's explanatory section to understand the sources and editorial background of the two collections.
Select short poems and read them slowly one by one, noting rhythm and repetition to appreciate oral-tradition features.
Compare with research on the Finnish epic Kalevala to understand the relationship between folk songs and epic.
Language learners can excerpt lines for vocabulary and syntax notes, building a corpus of folk language.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book written in Finnish?

Yes. The book is in Finnish and is a Finnish public-domain text from Project Gutenberg, with no Chinese translation. Readers need Finnish reading ability or must rely on dictionaries and translation tools.

Are the poems in the book suitable for general readers?

They are better suited to readers interested in folklore or Finnish literature. Folk poetry has oral-tradition rhythm and repetition and lacks the连贯 plot of modern narrative; general readers unfamiliar with the background may find it strange and are advised to read relevant introductions first.

What if the electronic edition lacks annotations?

Public-domain electronic texts usually lack modern scholarly annotations. Readers can consult materials on Finnish folklore and nineteenth-century national literary collecting history and read alongside related research papers to better understand the collection's editorial intent and textual value.

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About the author

Niemi, Aukusti Robert, 1869-1931 Author · Finnish · 1869–1931

Aukusti Robert Niemi (1869–1931) was a Finnish folklorist who studied Finnish folk poetry and oral tradition over many years and served as a university professor. His representative work, Kaksi kansanrunokokoelmaa viime vuosisadalta ynnä Suru-Runot Suomalaiset, deals with two collections of folk songs from the previous century and with Finnish-language “songs of sorrow,” reflecting his interest in editing and examining folk-poetry texts. Within the scope of this database, only one of his works is held, and other details of his life are limited in publicly available sources. In terms of research orientation, he focused on recording, compiling, and interpreting oral tradition, and his work helps later readers understand how Finnish folk poetry was preserved and what scholarly value it holds.