Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From The Kalevala is a book that was first published in 1873 and written by John Addison Porter. The Kalevala is a Finnish epic poem that tells the story of the creation of the world, the adventures of various heroes, and the battles between good and evil. This book contains a selection of some of the most important and interesting parts of the poem, translated into English by Porter. The selections cover a range of themes, including the creation of the world, the exploits of the hero V�����in�����m������inen, the adventures of the young hero Lemmink�����inen, and the battles between the various tribes of Finland. The book also includes an introduction by Porter, which provides some background information on the poem and its significance in Finnish culture. Overall, Selections From The Kalevala is a fascinating introduction to one of the great epic poems of world literature, and an important work for anyone interested in the history and culture of Finland.With An Introduction And Analysis Of The Poem.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
