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Kalevala The Epic Of The Finnish People
Kalevala The Epic Of The Finnish People
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Description: One of the great mythic poems of Europe The New York Times Sharing its title with the poetic name for Finland - 'the land of heroes - Kalevala is the soaring epic poem of its people a work rich in magic and myth which tells the story of a nation through the ages from the dawn of creation. Sung by rural Finns since prehistoric times and formally compiled by Elias L nnrot in the nineteenth century it is a landmark of Finnish culture and played a vital role in galvanizing its national identity in the decades leading to independence. Its themes however reach beyond borders and search the heart of human existence. Translated with an Introduction by Eino Friberg
Title: Kalevala The Epic Of The Finnish People
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780241403068
Pages: 656 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/1/2021
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends
Description: One of the great mythic poems of Europe The New York Times Sharing its title with the poetic name for Finland - 'the land of heroes - Kalevala is the soaring epic poem of its people a work rich in magic and myth which tells the story of a nation through the ages from the dawn of creation. Sung by rural Finns since prehistoric times and formally compiled by Elias L nnrot in the nineteenth century it is a landmark of Finnish culture and played a vital role in galvanizing its national identity in the decades leading to independence. Its themes however reach beyond borders and search the heart of human existence. Translated with an Introduction by Eino Friberg
Title: Kalevala The Epic Of The Finnish People
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780241403068
Pages: 656 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/1/2021
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends