L 6nnrot, Elias
The Kalevala (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199538867
- author:
- L 6nnrot, Elias
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry anthologies (various poets)
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 30
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Kalevala is an epic poem with roots in prehistoric oral traditions. Assembled by Finnish scholar Elias Lönnrot in the 1840s, it draws on the poetry of speakers of Uralic languages who settled in the Baltic region of Karelia. This translation by poet Keith Bosley brings together liveliness and accuracy, reflecting the richness of the original. Published in 1849, The Kalevala played a central role in Finland's march towards independence and inspired some of Sibelius's greatest works. It is now presented in a new and exciting edition that combines scholarly rigor with a deep understanding of the poem's cultural context. Oxford World's Classics has made this important work available for over 100 years, providing an affordable volume with accurate text, expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies.
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