Tales from a Finnish Tupa

Tales from a Finnish Tupa

1st University of Minnesota Press Edition

Paperback (02 Oct 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Back in print.

First published in 1936, this book presents tales of magic like "The Mouse Bride" and "Antti and the Wizard's Prophecy," droll stories such as "The Pig-Headed Wife," and fables from the collections of Eero Salmelainen and Iivo Härkönen, sharing Finnish wisdom on topics from the end of the world to how the Rabbit earned his self-respect. Featuring hand-rendered illustrations in full color, Tales from a Finnish Tupa is a folklore gem for all ages.

Book information

ISBN: 9780816667680
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Imprint: University of Minnesota Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st University of Minnesota Press Edition
DEWEY: 398.2094897
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 273
Weight: 363g
Height: 218mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 20mm