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The Kalevala

By Albert B. Lord, Keith Bosley, Elias Lonnrot

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| Paperback | 9780192835703

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Often compared to the epics of Homer, The Kalevala consolidates a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. Created only 150 years ago as the tradition was dying out, this Finnish epic presents a rare portrait of an ancient people in both war and peace. The Kalevala played a central role in the pContinue

Often compared to the epics of Homer, The Kalevala consolidates a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. Created only 150 years ago as the tradition was dying out, this Finnish epic presents a rare portrait of an ancient people in both war and peace. The Kalevala played a central role in the process towards Finnish independence and inspired some of the greatest works of the composer Sibelius.

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 736 Pages
  • Edition: New Ed
  • ISBN-10: 019283570X
  • ISBN-13: 9780192835703
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
  • Pub date: Jan 01, 1999
  • Dimensions: 1290 mm x 774 mm x 323 mm Just how big is that?
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