Kalevala katsottuna kaunotieteen kannalta

Name: Kalevala katsottuna kaunotieteen kannalta
Author: Julius Krohn

By Julius Krohn

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A literary study presents an aesthetic reading of the Finnish national epic, arguing for its coherence as a unified epos while acknowledging composite origins and oral performance factors. After a methodological preface the author surveys epic typologies, then assesses narrative unity, poetic beauty, recurring motifs, and the runic mode of expression. Focused chapters analyze principal figures by their symbolic functions, emotional register, and lyrical utterances, attending to formulaic diction, musical qualities, and moments of excess. The work closes with explanatory notes and comparative remarks and defends evaluation of the edited, compiled text as a valid object for aesthetic judgment.

About the Author

Julius Krohn

Julius Krohn was a Finnish scholar and author, recognized for his contributions to the study of Finnish folklore and history. His notable work, "Kalevala katsottuna kaunotieteen kannalta," explores the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, through a scientific lens, highlighting its cultural significance. Krohn's extensive writings include a series titled "Kertomuksia Suomen historiasta," which delves into various periods of Finnish history, from pagan times to the era of Gustavus Adolphus. His research and publications have played a crucial role in the preservation and understanding of Finnish literary heritage.