Runeberg

/ ˈruːnəˌbɜːɡ; ˈrunəˌbærj /

noun

1. RunebergJohan Ludvig18041877MFinnishWRITING: poet Johan Ludvig 1804–77, Finnish poet, who wrote in Swedish. His works include the epic King Fialar (1844) and patriotic poems including the Finnish national anthem

Example Sentences

Tube-shaped and topped with a circle of ruby red jam, this is a Runeberg cake, and it’s eaten to commemorate the birthday of Finland’s national poet, Johan Runeberg, who was born on Feb. 5, 1804.

From New York Times

Thompson insists he doesn't write "to send political or social messages" but like Finland's national poet Johan Runeberg, his books are filled with characters and plots that do just that.

From Seattle Times

Even Thompson's leading man Vaara, whose name can be translated as "Stone Danger," seems to be a nod to Runeberg's 19th-century protagonists who had heroic yet simple surnames that supposedly reflected their honesty and valor.

From Seattle Times

Eleven hymns by two of Finland’s great poets, Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Zachris Topelius, are also found in the appendix.

From Project Gutenberg

Projekt Runeberg was the first Swedish digital library of books from public domain, and a partner of Project Gutenberg.

From Project Gutenberg