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An Illustrated Kalevala Kirsti Makinen

An Illustrated Kalevala By Kirsti Makinen

An Illustrated Kalevala by Kirsti Makinen


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Summary

Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented in a hardback gift edition.

An Illustrated Kalevala Summary

An Illustrated Kalevala: Myths and Legends from Finland by Kirsti Makinen

Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic.

This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark forests by renowned illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin.

Thrilling and inspiring, An Illustrated Kalevala is the perfect collection to share and give a lifetime of enjoyment to children and adults alike.

An Illustrated Kalevala Reviews

Praise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin:

'The illustrations are beyond marvelous.'
-- Youth Services Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

About Kirsti Makinen

Kirsti Makinen (1939-2016) worked at the National Board of Education of Finland and was a lecturer in Finnish language and literature at the Helsinki Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu High School. Her adaptation of The Kalevala for children was awarded a 2009 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society. Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish illustrator, renowned for her delicate, detailed portrayals of Finland's wildlife and folklore. She graduated in 1977 from Helsinki University of Art and Design and has since illustrated many books loved by children and adults. She is the illustrator of Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas, also published by Floris Books. Kaarina Brooks was born in Finland and emigrated to Canada as a child. She is a translator and illustrator of three books of Finnish folktales for children.

Table of Contents

Contents
About the Kalevala
Prologue
1. The Creation of the World
2. Vainamoeinen and Joukahainen
3. The Sad Fate of Aino
4. Joukahainen's Revenge
5. Vainamoeinen in Pohjola
6. Vainamoeinen and the Maid of Pohjola
7. Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo
8. Lemminkainen and Kyllikki
9. Lemminkainen Wages War on Pohjola
10. The Restoration of Lemminkainen
11. Vainamoeinen's Journey to the Land of the Dead
12. The Maid of Pohjola's Rival Suitors
13. The Wedding Feast
14. Lemminkainen's Adventures
15. The Tragic Life of Kullervo
16. The Golden Maiden
17. The Theft of the Sampo
18. The Birchwood Kantele
19. Louhi's Revenge
20. Marjatta and the King of Kalevala
Epilogue
Glossary
About the Contributors

Additional information

NGR9781782506430
9781782506430
1782506438
An Illustrated Kalevala: Myths and Legends from Finland by Kirsti Makinen
New
Hardback
Floris Books
2020-05-14
160
N/A
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