ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KALEVALA
Finnish, from kaleva of a hero + -la dwelling place, home.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KALEVALA»
Discover the use of
Kalevala in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Kalevala and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
A translation of the national folk epic of Finland which relates Icelandic family sagas and reflects an ancient Finnish peasant life
Eino Friberg, George C. Schoolfield, 1988
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Kalevala Mythology, Revised Edition
The Kalevala also sheds light on the general process involved in the formation of other epics, such as the Niebelungenlied, the Edda, the Vedic books, and Homer's works.
Juha Pentikäinen, Ritva Poom, 1999
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The
Kalevala: Or, Poems of the Kaleva District
The lyrical passages and poetic images, the wry humor, the tall-tale extravagance, and the homely realism of the 'Kaevala' come through with extraordinary effectiveness.
The Kalevala describes Finnish nature very minutely and very beautifully. Grimm says that no poem is to be compared with it in this respect.
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Nordic Hero Tales from the
Kalevala
J. R. R. Tolkien was much influenced by this fantasy cycle of the Far North, and readers of all ages continue to fall under its spell. This edition of the beloved classic features four magnificent illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.
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Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland Into English
This book will be shipped within one month of being ordered.
John Martin Crawford, 2008
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The
Kalevala: Tales of Magic and Adventure
Provides a colorfully illustrated retelling of this classic Finnish epic featuring the hero Vainamoinen, his rival Joukahainen, and the dashing Lemminkaiinen as they partake in an exciting adventure to find the mysterious magical being ...
Kirsti Mäkinen, Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, Kaarina Brooks, 2009
The lyrical passages and poetic images, the wry humor, the tall-tale extravagance, and the homely realism of the Kalevala come through with extraordinary effectiveness.
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Selections from the
Kalevala
All day long, the next day, northward, So the third from dawn till twilight Till the
third day evening brings .him To Wainola's peaceful meadows, To the plains of
Kalevala. So it chanced that Wainamoinen, Wainamoinen ancient minstrel, Rode
...
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The key to the
Kalevala
It relies on Eino Friberg's beautiful translation of "Kalevala" (1988) into the modern idiom. The combined work of Ervast and Friberg results in a unique, insightful, and aesthetically pleasing offering.
Pekka Ervast, John Major Jenkins, 1998
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KALEVALA»
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Kalevala is used in the context of the following news items.
Without Europe's generosity, Greece's museums are ancient history
Some art columnist writing his grandous sentiment about greek ruins is what it is. I've heard finns have ancient kalevala which been immense ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
'Sixty Degrees North', by Malachy Tallack
Literature that has become central to national identity makes an appearance: the Kalevala in Finland, for example, and Pushkin's “The Bronze ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
Word Nerd: Tapiola
As this folklore was largely oral prior to the creation of the Kalevala, the first known use of the name is only recorded in 1467, though it is ... «Coast Weekend, Jul 15»
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The national epic poem of Finland, The Kalevala elevates iron to the same stature as the four classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water as ... «Newswise, Jun 15»
Black Metal Friday: Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus “The Child Must Die”
... and artwork of Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus' excellent new album The Child Must Die are both based on the Finnish national epic The Kalevala, ... «Geeks of Doom, Jun 15»
The touring exhibition teaching Russians about Russia itself
... the first project was an installation in the central Russian Udmurt Republic, followed by a focus on the village of Kalevala in Karelia, along the ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
New home for old church
On Sunday, there were talks about the technology of Finland, as well as a talk on the Kalevala, the fascinating Finnish epic. Another highlight of ... «Tower Timberjay News, Jun 15»
Russian DOK Kalevala produces 120 thousand cubic metres of OSB …
Jun 17, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. DOK Kalevala (Petrozavodsk, Russia) has produced 120 thousand cubic metres of OSB panels in ... «Lesprom Network, Jun 15»
Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Kalevi nods to the Finnish national poem The Kalevala. The lovely Jaakko Eino Kalevi, the most coherent album so far from the former Helsinki ... «MOJO, Jun 15»
Why Is Lord of the Rings Considered Such a Classic?
... and he borrowed the names of the dwarves from the Icelandic sagas and the stories from the Finnish Kalevala and his unbelievable depth of ... «Slate Magazine, Jun 15»
