Taistelon tuoksinasta

Name: Taistelon tuoksinasta
Author: Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen

By Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen

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Poetry

About This Book

A poetry collection presents vivid portraits of working-class life and social injustice, alternating direct sketches of laborers, impoverished children and women with reflective poems on history, time, and ideals. Many pieces evoke factory labor, rural toil, hunger, drinking and death while urging solidarity, temperance and political renewal. The book combines meditations on cultural memory and the spirit of the age with exhortations to youth and songs for labor gatherings, blending personal sorrow and loss with collective hope for emancipation and a transformed social order.

About the Author

Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen

Hilja Liinamaa-Pärssinen was a Finnish author known for her contributions to literature in the early 20th century. Her works often explore themes of identity, nature, and the human experience, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of her time. Among her notable titles is "Elämän harha," which delves into the complexities of life and personal struggles. Throughout her career, she published several other works, including "Jälleen vapaana" and "Kyllikki ja Lemminkäinen," showcasing her versatility as a writer. Liinamaa-Pärssinen's literary legacy continues to resonate, offering insights into Finnish culture and storytelling.