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The Kalevala

About The Kalevala

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 'Kaevala' come through with extraordinary effectiveness.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199538867
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 736
  • Published:
  • October 8, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 197x130x33 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 496 g.
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Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Kalevala

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 'Kaevala' come through with extraordinary effectiveness.

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