Dikter af Alceste by Hjalmar Johannes Runeberg

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Author Runeberg, Hjalmar Johannes, 1874-1934
Title Dikter af Alceste
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jari Koivisto
Summary "Dikter af Alceste" by Hjalmar Johannes Runeberg is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work consists of various themes including love, nature, and the human experience, reflecting the poetic style of its time. This collection encapsulates a blend of both personal and broader societal reflections, demonstrating the author's ability to engage with different aspects of life through verse. The book encompasses a diverse range of poems, each exploring unique subjects. The collection includes pieces like "Askungen" and "Sigyn," which delve into themes of love, longing, and mythical references, while other poems such as "Tryckfrihet" comment on social issues like press freedom and civil rights. Runeberg's use of lyrical language and vivid imagery conveys deep emotional sentiments, inviting readers to ponder the essence of beauty, sorrow, and the passage of time. Overall, the poems resonate with the ideals of romanticism, echoing the complexity of human emotion against the backdrop of nature and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Swedish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Finnish poetry (Swedish)
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EBook-No. 62540
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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