The Kalevala, a Finnish epic on the scale of the Iliad and the Odyssey, presents a rare portrait of an ancient people in both peace and at war. It played a central role in the march towards Finnish independence and inspired some of Sibelius's greatest works. This new translation, by a poet and prize-winning translator of Finnish poetry, is a powerful and faithful reflection of a classic of European literature.
Author: Elias L?nnrot |
Publisher: Oxford University Press |
Publication Date: February 15, 2009 |
Number of Pages: 679 pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Paperback |
ISBN-10: 0199538867 |
ISBN-13: 9780199538867 |