Lukemisia lapsille 1

Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 289K words
Chapters: 29

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.Lukemisia lapsille 1 by Zacharias TopeliusAuthor: Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898,Language: Finnish, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jul 6, 2005

Editor's review

Zacharias Topelius was a major nineteenth-century Finnish writer whose children's books hold a place in the Finnish literary tradition. This volume is the first of Lukemisia lapsille, or Readings for Children, written in Finnish and classified as juvenile literature. For readers studying the origins of Finnish children's literature or comparing forms of Nordic children's reading, this public-domain eBook offers a rare primary text; for those learning Finnish who wish to begin with simple narrative, it is also usable language material. The length and structure suit reading in installments rather than all at once. Note that the text is early, its style is distant from contemporary Finnish children's books, and its plots and values bear the marks of their time; read it with a historical eye. As a free eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is easy to obtain and serves as a sample of digital reading and public-domain use.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Finnish language learners who want to build vocabulary with simple original texts
Scholars and students studying Nordic children's literature and Topelius's work
Readers interested in public-domain eBooks and Project Gutenberg
Teachers who need Finnish children's texts as teaching material

Not a good fit for

General readers hoping for contemporary Finnish children's stories
Readers without Finnish who want only a Chinese translation
Young children seeking picture-rich, modern-layout children's books

Reading tips

First read the table of contents and structure, then read in short installments, one or two pieces at a time.
Guess unfamiliar words from context first, then look them up together, avoiding frequent interruptions.
Use a Finnish dictionary or bilingual materials, noting common expressions as you read.
Pay attention to the historical background and values, and compare them with contemporary children's books.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for complete beginners in Finnish?

Not really for complete beginners. The text is nineteenth-century Finnish, with period features in syntax and wording, so starting with it directly can be discouraging. First master basic grammar and common vocabulary, then use it as simple original material, with a dictionary at hand.

What kind of work is this book?

It is the first volume of Topelius's readings for children, classified as juvenile literature and published in Finnish. For the specific pieces and contents, refer to the actual text of the eBook; no plot summary is offered here.

Why do Project Gutenberg books often carry the same note?

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free eBooks, and its entries include a standard introduction to the project and its founder, Michael Hart. This text is a platform note, not part of the book itself, and can be skipped when reading.

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About the author

Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 Author

Zacharias Topelius (1818–1898) was a Finnish author whose thirty-nine works are held in this collection, commonly classified under inspirational and coming-of-age reading. His output spans historical fiction, fairy tales, and the compilation of poetry. Representative works include the historical novel series Välskärin kertomuksia and Tähtien turvatit 2: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta, the fairy-tale collection Sagor af Z. Topelius., and works such as Talvi-iltain tarinoita 3 and The King‘s Ring. He also took part in compiling the Finnish folk-poetry collection Suomen Kansan Vanhoja Runoja ynnä myös Nykyisempiä Lauluja 1. His historical novels draw on Nordic history and combine plotting with character portrayal, while his fairy tales and stories are imaginative and warm in tone, carrying instructive and inspiring value. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted.