Kaksi kansanrunokokoelmaa viime vuosisadalta ynnä "Suru-Runot Suomalaiset"

A long‑lost manuscript, rescued from the archives of the Finnish Literature Society, brings together more than a hundred verses that span folk tradition and early literary experiments. Compiled in the late eighteenth century by the pastor Antti Törnudd, the collection weaves together his own occasional poems, fragments from the enigmatic “Vähäinen Cocous” of Gabriel Calamnius, and excerpts from mid‑century songbooks. The careful scholarly work of A. R. Niemi reveals the tangled provenance of these pages, showing how a young student’s notebook turned into a vital snapshot of Finland’s poetic past.

Listening to this anthology, you’ll hear the raw cadence of an era when the Finnish language was still fighting for recognition. The verses range from lively celebratory chants to the plaintive “Suru‑Runot,” offering a window into the hopes, humor, and sorrow of ordinary people and learned circles alike. It’s an intimate journey for anyone curious about the roots of Finnish oral and written culture.