| Author |
Kallas, Aino, 1878-1956 |
| Title |
Nuori-Viro: Muotokuvia ja suuntaviivoja
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 20.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Nuori-Viro -- Gustav Suits -- V. Ridala (Grünthal) -- Jaan Oks -- A.H. Tammsaare -- Ruth -- Friedebert Tuglas.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Nuori-Viro: Muotokuvia ja suuntaviivoja" by Aino Kallas is a comprehensive account of Estonian culture and literature written in the early 20th century. The work explores the emergence and evolution of the "Noor-Eesti" (Young Estonia) movement and its impact on Estonian identity, emphasizing the struggle for a contemporary cultural expression devoid of past constraints. Key figures such as poet Gustav Suits and writer Friedebert Tuglas emerge, reflecting on the challenges of establishing a unique cultural identity amidst external influences. The opening of the publication introduces the context of Estonia's turbulent history and geographical significance, positioning it as a cultural crossroads burdened by the weight of historical conquests. It highlights the urgent need for a cultural renaissance in response to societal chaos and the struggle against various dominant cultures, particularly German and Russian influences. This section underscores the aspirations of a new generation to connect with broader European cultural currents, as well as the complexities and contradictions inherent in the Estonian quest for cultural and linguistic independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Estonian literature -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Authors, Estonian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56806 |
| Release Date |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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