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Title:
Kalevala (1835) 1. Osa
taikka Wanhoja Karjalan Runoja Suomen kansan muinosista ajoista
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kalevala" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of epic poetry written in the early 19th century. It presents a rich tapestry of Finnish mythology, featuring the legendary figure Wäinämöinen, among others, as they embark on various adventures and face formidable challenges. The work serves as a foundational text of Finnish literature, preserving ancient stories that encapsulate the essence of Finnish culture and folklore. At the start of "Kalevala," the narrative introduces Wäinämöinen, who, after spending thirty years in his mother's womb, comes into the world. As this legendary hero gains awareness, he finds himself confronted by a lurking foe, a Lappish assailant who aims to kill him. However, Wäinämöinen proves resilient, as he survives an attempt on his life and takes to the water, where he encounters a series of landscapes including rocks and islands, ultimately leading to significant creations such as the earth and sky from the remnants of broken eggs that symbolize his powerful beginnings. The opening portions establish a sense of adventure, myth, and the birth of cultural lore that characterizes the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
EBook No.: 48380
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 130
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Kalevala (1835) 1. Osa
taikka Wanhoja Karjalan Runoja Suomen kansan muinosista ajoista
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kalevala" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of epic poetry written in the early 19th century. It presents a rich tapestry of Finnish mythology, featuring the legendary figure Wäinämöinen, among others, as they embark on various adventures and face formidable challenges. The work serves as a foundational text of Finnish literature, preserving ancient stories that encapsulate the essence of Finnish culture and folklore. At the start of "Kalevala," the narrative introduces Wäinämöinen, who, after spending thirty years in his mother's womb, comes into the world. As this legendary hero gains awareness, he finds himself confronted by a lurking foe, a Lappish assailant who aims to kill him. However, Wäinämöinen proves resilient, as he survives an attempt on his life and takes to the water, where he encounters a series of landscapes including rocks and islands, ultimately leading to significant creations such as the earth and sky from the remnants of broken eggs that symbolize his powerful beginnings. The opening portions establish a sense of adventure, myth, and the birth of cultural lore that characterizes the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
EBook No.: 48380
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 130
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.