Lyyrillisiä runoelmia 1

Name: Lyyrillisiä runoelmia 1
Author: Johan Ludvig Runeberg

By Johan Ludvig Runeberg

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About This Book

A compact lyrical collection that reflects on nature, seasonal cycles and deep attachment to the childhood landscape. Individual poems register return and nostalgia through scenes of an elder coming home and encounters with familiar shores, woods and bird-song. Others celebrate springtime joy, migratory birds and simple rural pleasures while interweaving moral and political meditation that contrasts oppression with the triumph of virtue and freedom. The voice moves between tender pastoral imagery, inward longing and stirring exhortation, using concise, songlike lines to evoke mood and memory.

About the Author

Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804-1877) was a Finnish poet and playwright, widely regarded as the national poet of Finland. His works often reflect themes of Finnish identity and nature, contributing significantly to the country's literary heritage. Runeberg is best known for his poem "Maamme" (Our Land), which later became the national anthem of Finland. His literary output includes a variety of genres, from lyrical poetry to dramatic works, with notable titles such as "Hanna" and "Fjalar Kuningas." Runeberg's ability to capture the spirit of his time and place has left a lasting impact on Finnish literature.