Kantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja, III

Name: Kantele Taikka Suomen Kansan sekä Wanhoja että Nykyisempiä Runoja ja Lauluja, III
Author: Elias Lönnrot

By Elias Lönnrot

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A curated anthology of oral poems and songs presenting both older and more recent material gathered from rural tradition. Pieces range from short dance and work verses and ritual invocations to longer mythic narratives that treat the origins of elements such as iron and fire, along with healing chants, laments, and playful folk songs. Language preserves archaic idioms and rhythmic patterns, alternating descriptive, incantatory, and narrative modes. Material is grouped thematically to mirror performance contexts and to reflect the collection’s focus on sung and recited oral expression.

About the Author

Elias Lönnrot

Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884) was a Finnish physician, philologist, and folklorist, best known for his pivotal role in compiling the Finnish national epic, the "Kalevala." His work in collecting and editing Finnish folk poetry significantly contributed to the preservation of Finnish cultural heritage. Lönnrot's travels across Finland and Karelia inspired his writings, which include notable works such as "Elias Lönnrotin matkat" and various collections of folk songs. His dedication to documenting the oral traditions of the Finnish people has left a lasting impact on Finnish literature and identity.