ELIAS LÖNNROT'S HOMELAND is a book of photographs, mainly landscapes.Most of the pictures have been taken in the countryside between Sammatti and Lohja where Elias Lonnrot passed his childhood on the shores of lake Valkjärvi.Therefore the book is dedicated to Elias Lonnrot but also well represents the main ecosystems of Southern Finland: the Lake system formed by the last glaciation 10.000 years ago, the Countryside with its cultivated fields, the old farms and barns, the Forest, with its pine, fir and birch trees where a careful observer will be fascinated by the particular details of the undergrowth especially in autumn during ruska time.Sometimes Finnish landscape is mistankely considered monotonous and repetitive. In this book the author wants instead to demonstrate how Nature, Master of painting, using brushstrokes of light, can change the same landscape also in a few minutes. In the last chapter of the book (GENIUS LOCI) the author decribes his hidden and magic corner of Finland, a place on the rock near lake Valkjärvi where he often sits surrounded by silence and observes the landscape through the lens of his camera, at dawn, at sunset, in the middle of the night with the full moon. Depending on the light the same landscape is always different!The images of the book belong to a simple world, the same world only partially changed where Elias Lonnrot lived 200 years ago a world that can reveal a mystery or may uncover an idyll.These are the chapters:INTRODUCTION with mapELIAS LÖNNROT'S HOMELANDSTILL WATERSTHE COUNTRYSIDESKIES OF WATERTHE FOREST AND ITS UNDERGROWTHWHEN NATURE SLEEPSGENIUS LOCICaptions are concentrated at the end of the book and are enriched with the beautiful illustrations of Annalisa and Marina Durante
Lönnrotin Valittujen teosten rinnalle on sarjan toimittaja laatinut mainion Lönnrot-tietopaketin. Sen runsas kuvitus ja elävä teksti kertovat Lönnrotin vaiheista ja ajasta, näyttävät ihmisen, suurmiehen ja suurtyön. Kirja soveltuu mainiosti myös koulukäyttöön.
Elias Lönnrotista tuli aikansa ikoninen hahmo, mutta elämässään hän kantoi monia ristiriitaisia rooleja. Historiantutkija ja emeritaprofessori Irma Sulkunen avaa kirjassaan uusia näkökulmia kansalliseen kertomukseen ja paljastaa, millainen on todellinen piiloon jäänyt Lönnrot historian kultakerrosten alla.Teos vie lukijan Lönnrotin arkisiin hetkiin, perhesuhteisiin ja sisäiseen maailmaan, joista on aiemmin vaiettu. Miten Lönnrot tuki vaimoaan elämän vaikeuksissa, suhtautui orvoiksi jääneisiin tyttäriinsä ja pakeni julkisuuden paineita kansanrunouden syvyyksiin? Kiehtova tarina suomalaisen kulttuurihistorian keskeisestä hahmosta nostaa esiin myös ne varjoon jääneet toimijat, jotka nostivat Lönnrotin kansalliseksi suurmieheksi.
Elias Lönnrot (1802–1884) oli monitietäjä ja monen asian osaaja. Hän sai jo 1840-luvulla suurmiestittelin. Jo pelkästään Kalevalan luominen tai suomalais-ruotsalaisen sanakirjan toimittaminen olisivat yksinään tuoneet tuon tittelin.Kirjassa käsitellään napakasti ja kattavasti tarinoilla höystäen Elias Lönnrotin keskeisiä töitä sekä niiden vaikutusta ja merkitystä Suomelle.Kirja antaa myös kokonaiskuvan Eliaksen ajan Suomesta. Kansanrunot, sanakirjat, suomen kieli, käännöstyöt eri tieteen aloilta, lääketiede, kansanvalistus ja virret muodostivat Eliaksen töiden mittaamattoman sisällön. Elias piti välttämättömänä herättää kansallishenkeä, suomalaisuutta ja omaa kansallista identiteettiä. Sen hän teki ja sai siitä myös mainesanan ”suomen kielen toinen isä”.Kirjan kirjoittaja Risto Piekka ”on elänyt” Eliaksen kanssa lähes 15 vuotta. Hän on toimittanut kirjan Miinan mökki Sammatissa sekä ollut yhtenä toimittajana kirjassa Paikkarin torpan Elias. Hän on luennoinut teemalla ”Elias Lönnrot – säikeet Suomen itsenäisyyteen” yli 10 vuoden ajan.
”Ja näyttääpä välin siltä kuin runon haltijattaret kätkisivät nerouden lahjakirjat salossa nukkuvan rakennuksen nurkkiin. Vuonna 1834 unelmoi Lönnrot omistamassaan Hövelön talossa suuresta kansalliseepoksesta. 44 vuotta myöhemmin syntyi samojen seinien sisällä, riippakoivujen suojaamassa, kuusikon saartamassa Hövelössä suomalainen runoilijakuningas Eino Leino.” - Professori Väinö Salminen, 1947Kalevalamme koko ajan Elias Lönnrotin asumisen ajanjakso vuosina 1834-35 on kirjallisuudessa ohitettu pienellä maininnalla. Miksi Lönnrot vaihtoi asumisen Kajaanista vanhan Paltamon keskustaan Paltaniemelle? Mitä tapahtui tuona aikana? Esko Piipon kirja valottaa nuoren Lönnrotin elämänvaihetta, jolloin hän teki parhaat runonkeräysmatkansa ja heräsi unelmoimaan jo eepoksesta. Nuoren lääkärin elämään mahtui myös railakasta ajanviettoa ja ihastumista. Kirja ilmestyy Eino Leino talon -säätiön julkaisusarjassa.
Uusi elämäkerta Elias Lönnrotista antaa ristiriitaisen kuvan Kalevalan kokoajasta - millainen oli ihminen suurmiesmyytin takana? Elias Lönnrotista tuli aikansa ikoninen hahmo, mutta elämässään hän kantoi monia ristiriitaisia rooleja. Historiantutkija ja emeritaprofessori Irma Sulkunen avaa kirjassaan uusia näkökulmia kansalliseen kertomukseen ja paljastaa, millainen on todellinen piiloon jäänyt Lönnrot historian kultakerrosten alla. Teos vie lukijan Lönnrotin arkisiin hetkiin, perhesuhteisiin ja sisäiseen maailmaan, joista on aiemmin vaiettu. Miten Lönnrot tuki vaimoaan elämän vaikeuksissa, suhtautui orvoiksi jääneisiin tyttäriinsä ja pakeni julkisuuden paineita kansanrunouden syvyyksiin? Kiehtova tarina suomalaisen kulttuurihistorian keskeisestä hahmosta nostaa esiin myös ne varjoon jääneet toimijat, jotka nostivat Lönnrotin kansalliseksi suurmieheksi.
The Best of the Rune-Singers: based on the life of Elias L nnrot, the Compiler of the Finnish National Epic, The Kalevala Paula Ivaska Robbins The book begins with a prologue explaining the significance of The Kalevala to the development of Finnish as a literary language, the eventual independence of Finland from the Russian Empire, and the emergence of Finland in the twenty-first century as one of the most prosperous and successful countries in the world, the homeland of four Nobel prize winners, and an acknowledged leader in technology and education. This work of creative nonfiction follows the life of Elias L nnrot from his childhood as a son of a poor country tailor, his education in bo and Helsinki supported by many scholarships, and his relationship with the wealthy and cosmopolitan T rngren family who encouraged and supported his dream of collecting the ancient Finnish folk poetry. The story focuses on the period from 1828 to 1845, when L nnrot traveled to eastern and northern Finland, Lapland, and Russian Karelia on foot, on skis, by rowboat, on horseback, and by sledge searching out the singers and wise men, possessors of magical powers, who would sing the ancient folk poetry of the Finnish people. One scholar has estimated that his travels over fifteen years took him a distance equivalent to that from Helsinki to the South Pole. L nnrot became the District Medical Officer for a large area based in rural Kaajani, near the border of Russian Karelia, fighting epidemics of cholera and typhoid. The post enabled him to combine his medical work with the goal of collecting the poems of the peasants whom he served. An epidemic of typhoid raged through the region for which L nnrot was responsible, and, overworked, he too contracts the disease. His landlady, a middle-aged widow, nurses him back to health. She becomes his faithful housekeeper, and he grows dependent upon her for many of his physical needs, including sexual. L nnrot was encouraged and financially supported in his travels and writing by a group of intellectuals in Helsinki that became, in 1831, the Finnish Literature Society (Suomen Kansallis Seura). Its aim was "'to propagate more exact notions of the country and its history, to work for the cultivation of the Finnish language and to bring to birth in this language a literature for both the educated classes and the people.'" "Language being the foundation of nationality, a national literature is not possible without a national language." During his travels L nnrot met many fascinating characters and had several frightening adventures. The reader will learn much about the customs and religious beliefs of the rural Karelian peasants. Aarne Anttila, L nnrot's first biographer, tells us that, as a student and during the period of his travels, L nnrot was opposed to religion, drank alcohol often to excess, gambled, and carried on several affairs with women. Yet, at age 47, in 1849, L nnrot married the 26-year-old Maria Piponius, an uneducated housekeeper who was a fervent Pietist. They raised a family and he spent his later years writing hymns. This abrupt change in his life is accounted for by a fictional dramatic episode in which L nnrot breaks the vow that he made when he became a physician. Because of his guilt, he experiences a deep depression during an extended unsuccessful collecting trip to Lapland. After a fictional meeting with the Pietist pastor, Lars Levi Laestadius, during his journey, he returns to beg forgiveness from his friend Carl Saxa, a Lutheran clergyman, and converts to Pietism. Dr. Raija Maijamaa, Senior Research Associate at The Finnish Literature Society and the current biographer of L nnrot, read and critiqued my manuscript and writes, "You have written a fascinating work of creative writing, not only a wonderful piece of documentation, still. Thank you Be proud of the work, which shows American readers such an imaginative story from Finnish history."
Reinhold von Becker kirjoitti vuonna 1820 artikkelin Väinämöisestä ja innoitti oppilaansa Elias Lönnrotin tekemään maisterinväitöskirjan (1827) samasta aiheesta. Jälkikäteen katsottuna näitä voidaan pitää eräänlaisena Esi-Kalevalana. Kirjan on toimittanut professori Pekka Laaksonen.
The Kalevala is the great Finnish epic, which like the Iliad and the Odyssey, grew out of a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. During the first millenium of our era, speakers of Uralic languages (those outside the Indo-European group) who had settled in the Baltic region of Karelia, that straddles the border of eastern Finland and north-west Russia, developed an oral poetry that was to last into the nineteenth century. This poetry provided the basis of the Kalevala. It was assembled in the 1840s by the Finnish scholar Elias Lönnrot, who took `dictation' from the performance of a folk singer, in much the same way as our great collections from the past, from Homeric poems to medieval songs and epics, have probably been set down. Published in 1849, it played a central role in the march towards Finnish independence and inspired some of Sibelius's greatest works. This new and exciting translation by poet Keith Bosley, prize-winning translator of the anthology Finnish Folk Poetry: Epic, is the first truly to combine liveliness with accuracy in a way which reflects the richness of the original. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Continue your journey into the heart of Finnish mythology with "Kalevala: the Epic Poem of Finland, Vol. 2," meticulously compiled by Elias L nnrot. This volume presents a rich tapestry of Finnish folklore, woven into an epic poem that has resonated through generations. Immerse yourself in the timeless tales and legendary figures that define Finnish literature. A cornerstone of Finnish cultural identity, the "Kalevala" offers a window into a world of ancient beliefs, heroic deeds, and the enduring power of storytelling. Explore themes of nature, magic, and the human spirit in this classic work. This beautifully presented volume continues the saga, offering a captivating experience for anyone interested in epic poetry, mythology, and the rich cultural heritage of Finland. A treasured collection of translated Finnish poetry, perfect for enthusiasts of folklore and epic narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Discover the magic and majesty of Finland's national epic with "Kalevala: the Epic Poem of Finland, Complete." Collected and compiled by Elias L nnrot, this definitive edition presents the timeless tales of Finnish folklore, legends, and mythology. Immerse yourself in a world of powerful heroes, mythical creatures, and profound wisdom drawn from centuries of oral tradition. "Kalevala" is a cornerstone of European literature, offering a rich tapestry of epic poetry that explores themes of creation, love, loss, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. This complete collection provides a window into the heart of Finnish culture and the enduring power of storytelling. Experience the beauty and depth of "Kalevala," a foundational work that continues to inspire and captivate readers with its vivid imagery and profound insights into the human condition. A meticulously prepared print republication.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
