Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume One by Elias Lönnrot and W. F. Kirby

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Compiler Lönnrot, Elias, 1802-1884
Translator Kirby, W. F. (William Forsell), 1844-1912
Title Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume One
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalevala
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume One" by Elias Lönnrot and W. F. Kirby is a national epic of Finland written in the mid-19th century. This collection of poems narrates the rich traditions, mythology, and folklore of the Finnish people, primarily revolving around the legendary hero Väinämöinen and his mystical adventures. The work presents themes of creation, love, tragedy, and the interplay between humanity and nature. The opening of the Kalevala sets the stage for its epic narrative by introducing the origins of its first protagonist, Väinämöinen, born from the Water-Mother after a dramatic series of events involving the Virgin of the Air and a teal that lays golden eggs. The text describes Väinämöinen's interactions with the natural world and his establishment as a culture hero endowed with great wisdom and skills. As the narrative unfolds, it features the adventures of other key characters, including Ilmarinen, the craftsman; Lemminkainen, the charming but reckless hero; and the tragic figure of Kullervo, weaving a rich tapestry of interconnected tales that reflect the mythology and values of Finnish culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish poetry -- Translations into English
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