Heroes of Kalevala
1973, a collection of folk tales from Finland
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Printing Details
First UK edition. Hardback in dustwrapper. 22 × 15cm, 63pp.
"Kalevala, the region in the south of Finland where heroes battle and their ladies wander among the trees of the forest, where minstrels sing of great exploits and powerful magic. Irma Kaplan has collected stories of the old heroes from traditional songs of Finland that have been handed down, generation to generation, over the long centuries: Wainamoinen, famed for the magic power of his songs which could move oceans and rivers or lull an army of fighting men; Ilmarinen, his far too gullible friend; Aino, the fair maiden who is betrothed to Wainamoinen but finds herself a captive in the underwtare kingdom of Wellamo, Queen of the Sea; and many other fascinating characters."
Condition
A decent copy. There is light spotted foxing to the wrapper and page edges, with a hint of fading to the wrapper's spine but otherwise in strong readable condition.
Price
£15.00
