Kalevala : the Epic Poem of Finland — Complete
By Anonymous
Length14h 25m
About this audiobook
The "Kalevala: the Epic Poem of Finland" is a monumental collection of mythical narratives that intertwine folklore and history, capturing the essence of Finnish culture and identity. Constructed through a masterful assemblage of oral traditions and poetic forms, this epic unfolds a tapestry of heroes, goddesses, and the profound interplay of nature and humanity. Its rich trochaic tetrameter mirrors the oral storytelling practices, creating a rhythmic flow that immerses readers in the enchanting landscapes and conflicts of ancient Finland. The origins of the "Kalevala" are steeped in the dedication of its compiler, Elias Lönnrot, a physician and philologist whose life was marked by a profound commitment to the preservation of Finnish folklore. Lönnrot traveled extensively through rural Finland, collecting songs and tales that had been passed down through generations. This deep engagement with the oral traditions informed his vision of a national epic that not only celebrates Finnish culture but also serves as a resistance against Russian domination in the 19th century. I highly recommend the "Kalevala" to readers interested in mythology, literature, and cultural identity. This timeless epic is not only a reflection of Finnish heritage but also resonates universally, inviting contemplation on the power of storytelling and the collective human experience.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length14 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
28THE BRIDE'S FAREWELL.
2PREFACE
29THE UNWELCOME GUEST.
3PREFACE.
30THE MOTHER'S COUNSEL.
4PROEM.
31THE ISLE OF REFUGE.
5BIRTH OF WAINAMOINEN.
32THE FROST-FIEND.
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6WAINAMOINEN'S SOWING.
33KULLERWOINEN SON OF EVIL.
7WAINAMOINEN AND YOUKAHAINEN.
34KULLERVO AS A SHEPHERD.
8THE FATE OF AINO.
35KULLERVO AND THE CHEAT-CAKE.
9WAINAVOINEN'S LAMENTATION.
36KULLERVO FINDS HIS TRIBE-FOLK.
10WAINAMOINEN'S HAPLESS JOURNEY.
37KULLERVO'S EVIL DEEDS.
11WAINIOINEN'S RESCUE.
38KULLERWOINEN'S VICTORY AND DEATH.
12MAIDEN OF THE RAINBOW.
39ILMARINEN'S BRIDE OF GOLD.
13ORIGIN OF IRON.
40ILMARINEN'S FRUITLESS WOOING.
14ILMARINEN FORGES THE SAMPO.
41WAINAMOINEN'S SAILING.
15LEMMINKAINEN'S LAMENT.
42BIRTH OF THE HARP.
16KYLLIKKI'S BROKEN VOW.
43WAINAMOINEN'S HARP-SONGS.
17LEMMINIKAINEN'S SECOND WOOING.
44CAPTURE OF THE SAMPO.
18DEATH OF LEMMINKAINEN.
45THE SAMPO LOST IN THE SEA.
19LEMMINKAINEN'S RESTORATION.
46BIRTH OF THE SECOND HARP.
20WAINAMOINEN'S BOAT-BUILDING.
47BIRTH OF THE NINE DISEASES.
21WAINAMOINEN FINDS THE LOST-WORD.
48OTSO THE HONEY-EATER.
22THE RIVAL SUITORS
49LOUHI STEALS SUN, MOON, AND FIRE.
23ILMARINEN'S WOOING.
50CAPTURE OF THE FIRE-FISH.
24THE BREWING OF BEER.
51RESTORATION OF THE SUN AND MOON.
25ILMARINEN'S WEDDING-FEAST.
52MARIATTA—WAINAMOINEN'S DEPARTURE.
26THE BRIDE S FAREWELL.
53GLOSSARY.
27OSMOTAR THE BRIDE-ADVISER
54THE END.
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