| Author |
Södergran, Edith, 1892-1923 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Olsson, Hagar, 1893-1978 |
| Translator |
Kailas, Uuno, 1901-1933 |
| Title |
Levottomia unia : Runoja
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Tulenkantajain Osakeyhtiö, 1929, reprint 2004.
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| Note |
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levottomia_unia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Levottomia unia: Runoja" by Edith Södergran is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a range of themes, including the complexities of existence, nature, love, and the struggles of the human spirit. Södergran's unique voice emerges through her exploration of intense emotions and vivid imagery, appealing to readers searching for profound reflections on life's transience and beauty. At the start of "Levottomia unia," the reader is introduced to a rich and symbolic landscape that reflects Södergran's internal world. The opening poems articulate feelings of dislocation and yearning, as the narrator grapples with concepts of happiness, love, and identity. Observations of nature, such as trees and seasons, serve as metaphors for emotional states—conveying sorrow, hope, and the longing for connection. These verses reveal the poet's existential musings while hinting at her own turbulent life, marked by illness and isolation, further deepening the resonance of her work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish poetry -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75053 |
| Release Date |
Jan 6, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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