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Preserving Latvia's Dainas

This chapter explores the midsummer Ligua festival and its connection to Latvia's pagan roots, centered around folk poetry known as Dainas. It examines the translator's challenges in conveying the emotional depth and cultural nuances of these ancient poems in English, while illuminating the historical significance of Latvian folklore.

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