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Finnish Literature
The history of Finland has been tumultuous. During much of recorded history the language of the government was different from that of the majority of the population. This had a strong influence on 'Finnish literature' with many of the greatest works revolving around achieving or maintaining a strong Finnish identity.
The most famous collection of folk poetry is by far the Kalevala. Referred to as the Finnish national epic it is mainly credited to Elias Lönnrot although he worked more as an editor and compiler. It was first published in 1835 and quickly became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Th ...more
The most famous collection of folk poetry is by far the Kalevala. Referred to as the Finnish national epic it is mainly credited to Elias Lönnrot although he worked more as an editor and compiler. It was first published in 1835 and quickly became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Th ...more
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Sinikka ei usko, että sellaista edes voi olla olemassa kuin L-vika, vaikka Osku sanoo, että hänen veljellään, sillä kuolleella, oli. Kuolleen veljen L-viasta puhuminen saa aikaan omituisen assosiaation, että veljen kuolema johtui L-viasta. Mikä ei tietenkään ole totta, mutta Osku ei halua ottaa mitään riskejä.
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― Makuuhaavoja
― Makuuhaavoja
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syksyn sanomaa.
Parvekkeella linnunraato
joulua odottaa.
Käärin sen pieneen pakettiin
ja matkaan lennätän.
Taas on meitä törmänneitä
yksi vähemmän.
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