Larin Paraske
Izhorian oral poet (1833-1904) · Russia · On the map · Writers · Lived 1832 to 1904 · aged 71
Larin Paraske was an Izhorian runic singer. She is considered a key figure in Finnish folk poetry and has been called the "Finnish Mnemosyne".
Larin Paraske is read about 22 times a day, in 17 languages.
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About this person
Her frequent listeners included several romantic nationalist artists, such as Jean Sibelius, seeking inspiration from her interpretations of Kalevala, an epic poem compiled from Finnish folklore by Elias Lönnrot.
Country
Russia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1832 to 1904 · aged 71
