Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 773 Lönnrot, Elias 1802 1884 Lonnrot, Elias Kalevala Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines. "Kalevala" by Elias Lönnrot is a collection of epic poetry written during the mid-19th century. The work is a compilation of Finnish folk poetry, drawing upon oral traditions that celebrate the culture, mythology, and history of the Finnish people. The central character of the epic is Väinämöinen, a wise old sage and a masterful singer, who plays a crucial role in many of the stories and themes that unfold throughout the narrative. The opening of "Kalevala" sets the stage for the epic by invoking a poetic muse and introducing themes of creation, love, and the quest for wisdom. It begins with a call to gather songs from the past, highlighting the importance of storytelling and tradition in Finnish culture. The character Väinämöinen's birth is recounted, alongside the mystical circumstances surrounding his arrival, including his mother's tales of solitude and longing. As he grows, he embodies the spirit of the land and its lore, leading to further adventures and conflicts that will shape the unfolding narrative. The tone is both reverent and nostalgic, reflecting the deep connection between the Finnish people and their ancestral stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Finnish poetry PH Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 764919 2025-07-03T09:46:57.671877 text/html 732912 2020-12-30T05:40:07 text/html 275815 2025-07-03T09:47:14.478837 application/epub+zip 286525 2025-07-03T09:47:00.883024 application/epub+zip 286525 2025-07-03T09:46:59.044881 application/epub+zip 579893 2025-07-03T09:47:20.343825 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472212 2025-07-03T09:47:13.126863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451839 2022-09-04T04:04:20.365420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658424 2025-07-03T09:46:52.943933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 636159 2020-12-30T05:40:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18910 2025-07-03T09:47:20.707791 application/rdf+xml 8566 2025-07-03T09:46:59.692900 image/jpeg 2467 2025-07-03T09:46:59.367871 image/jpeg 212879 2020-12-30T05:40:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 220676 2020-12-30T05:40:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 266718 2025-07-03T09:46:57.724899 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia