Description
Book SynopsisEncounter 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.
Trade ReviewPraise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin:
'The illustrations are beyond marvelous.'
-- Youth Services Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas
Table of ContentsContents
About the Kalevala
Prologue
1. The Creation of the World
2. Väinämöinen and Joukahainen
3. The Sad Fate of Aino
4. Joukahainens Revenge
5. Väinämöinen in Pohjola
6. Väinämöinen and the Maid of Pohjola
7. Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo
8. Lemminkäinen and Kyllikki
9. Lemminkäinen Wages War on Pohjola
10. The Restoration of Lemminkäinen
11. Väinämöinens Journey to the Land of the Dead
12. The Maid of Pohjolas Rival Suitors
13. The Wedding Feast
14. Lemminkäinens Adventures
15. The Tragic Life of Kullervo
16. The Golden Maiden
17. The Theft of the Sampo
18. The Birchwood Kantele
19. Louhis Revenge
20. Marjatta and the King of Kalevala
Epilogue
Glossary
About the Contributors
