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The Kalevala

of Elias Lönnrot, Anonymous, Keith Bosley (Translator)

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The national folk epic of Finland is here presented in an English translation that is both scholarly and eminently readable. The lyrical passages and poetic images, the wry humor, the tall-tale extravagance, and the homely realism of the 'Kalevala' come through with extraordinary effectiveness.

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Poetry Poetry Mythology Classics Fiction Fantasy Finnish Literature Folklore Epic Literature Scandinavian Literature

Main Characters

Väinämöinen Joukahainen Lemminkäinen Ilmarinen Kullervo Louhi Hiisi Kalevatar Aino

Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 679 pages
  • Publisher Oxford University Press
  • Publication Date May 13th 1999
  • First Publication 10/30/35
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780192835703
  • Edition Oxford World's Classics
  • Category Poetry & Essays
  • Scenario ['Finland']

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