Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two 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 Two
Credits Kathryn Lybarger, Brian Janes, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Kalevala, The Land of Heroes, Volume Two" by Elias Lönnrot and W.F. Kirby is an epic poem, part of a collection written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the Finnish national epic, weaving a rich tapestry of myths and legends centered around the heroic figure Lemminkäinen and other characters as they navigate various trials and adventures. The overarching themes of the poem explore heroism, magic, and the natural world, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of its protagonists. The beginning of this volume introduces Lemminkäinen as he resolves to journey to Pohjola, spurred by a desire to attend a wedding despite his mother’s warnings of the dangers that lie ahead. He prepares for his perilous journey and demonstrates his confidence and bravado in facing the threats presented by fiery rivers and wild creatures. As he makes his way, Lemminkäinen successfully uses his magical skills to navigate through the challenges set before him, showcasing both his determination and the mystical elements that pervade the tales of Kalevala. (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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EBook-No. 33089
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Most Recently Updated Oct 1, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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