Title:
An illustrated Kalevala : myths and legends from Finland / Kirsti Mäkinen ; illustrated by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin ; translated by Kaarina Brooks.
ISBN:
9781782506430
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Publication Information:
Edinburgh : Floris Books, 2020.
Physical Description:
158 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
General Note:
Translated from the Finnish.
Contents:
Creation of the world -- Väinämöinen and Joukahainen -- Sad fate of Aino -- Joukahainen's revenge -- Väinämöinen in Pohjala -- Väinämöinen and the Maid of Pohjola -- Ilmarinen forges the Sampo -- Lemminkäinen and Kyllikki -- Lemminkäinen wages war on Pohjola -- Restoration of Lemminkäinen -- Väinämöinen's journey to the land of the dead -- Maid of Pohjola's rival suitors -- Wedding feast -- Lemminkäinen's adventures -- Tragic life of Kullervo -- Golden Maiden -- Theft of the Sampo -- Birchwood Kantele -- Louhi's revenge -- Marjatta and the King of Kalevala.
Summary:
"Encounter mythical heroes, mighty eagles and terrifying dragons in this lavishly illustrated adaptation of the classic Finnish epic. This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark forests by renowned illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin. Thrilling and inspiring, An Illustrated Kalevala is the perfect collection to share on a winter's night and will give a lifetime of enjoyment to children and adults alike." -- Amazon.com
Title Subject:
OCLC Number:
on1144799681
Availability:
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