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The Kalevala

by Lönnrot

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Complied by the various sources of Finland's national mythology, the Kalevala outlines the creation myths of the world and typical stories of heroes of old including romance, lust and conquest. The stories that are told here are a national icon for the people of Finland, which makes this volume an important part of human history.

First published 2008 418 pages
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Poetry
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Recommended
Author works
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DDC 894.54112 LCC PH-0117.00000000.L6 894.54112Epic poetry, finnishEpic poetry, finnish--translations into englishFinnish Epic poetryFinnish literaturePh324.e5 b6313 2008Poetry (poetic works by one author)Translations into English
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ISBN 9781773561097 English First-edition ISBN: 9780199538867
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