Miks me mäletame nii, nagu me mäletame?
Why do I Remember as I do?

Summary/Abstract: There are numerous sorts and functions of remembering. While I was working with Juho Oksanen, a great narrator, one of his performances of his favorite narrative was something of an enigma to me. Having listened to the tape recordings many times over, however, I discovered how the diverging performance was part of a logical thematic entity. But the narrator's memory is also linked with the emotions. When Ingrian Finns in Russia speak of their lives, their narratives concentrate on emotional «landmarks» like the forced transfers and difficulties. A good personal history narrative calls for different markers from a good life.

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