The Kalevala : an epic of Finland and all mankind / Heikki Kirkinen.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextText[Helsinki] : Finnish-American Cultural Institute and the Finnish Cultural Foundation, 1985Description: 80 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
Carrier type:
  • volume
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PH 324 .K635 1985
Summary: The purpose of this book is to introduce it mainly to people and other Finns. It is examined in its historical context, in an easily understandable manner and in the light of modern search. It also aims to enumerate facts or to describe the content of the Kalevala - that can be done best by everyone reading it for himself - but also to present problems relating to the origin of the Kalevala, its content, structure, language and style, and to the position and significance of the Kalevala in the Finnish literature and culture.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center PH 324 .K635 1985 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000006070

The purpose of this book is to introduce it mainly to people and other Finns. It is examined in its historical context, in an easily understandable manner and in the light of modern search. It also aims to enumerate facts or to describe the content of the Kalevala - that can be done best by everyone reading it for himself - but also to present problems relating to the origin of the Kalevala, its content, structure, language and style, and to the position and significance of the Kalevala in the Finnish literature and culture.

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