The Kalevala, created during the 1830s and 1840s, is based on folklore collected and compiled by Elias Lonnrot (1802-1884). It initiated the process leading to the foundation of Finnish identity during the 19th century and was one of the factors in the formation of Finland as a nation. The Kalevala also sheds light on the general process involved in the formation of other epics, such as the Niebelungenlied, the Edda, the Vedic books, and Homer's works. Pentikainen's contribution to the study of international epic is an ...
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The Kalevala, created during the 1830s and 1840s, is based on folklore collected and compiled by Elias Lonnrot (1802-1884). It initiated the process leading to the foundation of Finnish identity during the 19th century and was one of the factors in the formation of Finland as a nation. The Kalevala also sheds light on the general process involved in the formation of other epics, such as the Niebelungenlied, the Edda, the Vedic books, and Homer's works. Pentikainen's contribution to the study of international epic is an important contribution to the fields of classics, comparative literature, social history, and, of course, anthropology and folkloristics.
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Near Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Marks/marginalia on 1 page. Previous owner's signature in ink. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Finland; ISBN: 0253343259. ISBN/EAN: 9780253343253. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 12146.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Dust jacket in very good condition. Pictures available upon request. AP.
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