«Kalevala» in Finnish with a Parallel Translation

Book Kalevala (Kalevala) in Finnish
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Original title: 
Kalevala
Author: 
Language: 
Finnish
Difficulty: 
C2
Year: 
1835
Number of pages: 
1175

The Finnish national epic, compiled by Elias Lönnrot from ancient Karelian and Finnish folk songs.The plot revolves around key characters: the wise bard Väinämöinen, the skilled smith Ilmarinen, and the daring yet impulsive Lemminkäinen. A central theme is the creation and conflict over the magical artifact Sampo, symbolizing prosperity and fortune.