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The Kalevala : an epic poem after oral tradition

by Elias Lonnrot, Keith Bosley, Albert B. Lord

Compiled from the oral traditions of the Karelia region in the mid-19th century, this Finnish national epic documents ancient mythological poetry. It remains a foundational work of Finnish literature and a central influence on the nation's cultural identity.

Accession 17695 ISBN 9780199538867 Publisher Oxford University Press
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