Kantelettaren tutkimuksia 1 / Ritvalan helkavirret. Historiallise runot

Name: Kantelettaren tutkimuksia 1 / Ritvalan helkavirret. Historiallise runot
Author: Julius Krohn

By Julius Krohn

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The work presents a close study of a corpus of Häme-region ritual songs and later historical ballads. The first section examines the Helka festival and its song repertoire, traces collectors and transmission, and offers textual editions and analyses of individual lyrics, their refrains, origins, and metrical structure. The second section treats narrative historical songs, reconstructing popular conceptions of past events and examining versions of episodes such as the church-related murder tradition and several royal and noble ballads. Prefatory commentary explains editorial method, source use, dialectal adjustments, and explanatory notes accompany the texts.

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.