The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland PDF
by Livo Norma J. Livo, Livo George Livo
Part of the World Folklore Series series
Description
Some of the world's oldest and richest folk traditions come from a country that most Americans know very little about-Finland (or Suomi).
The fifth largest country in Europe (in land size), Finland is home to the third true folk epic, The Kalevala (The Land of Heroes).
It is a country of lush forests and sparkling clear lakes where, in the northern regions, reindeer still roam.
This collection introduces readers to the fascinating culture, history, geology, and folk literature of Finland.
After a historical and cultural overview, the authors present 20 representative stories-including ancient tales from The Kalevala, humorous and moral tales (e.g., The Selfish Housewife and The Magic Wish)-and a fictionalized account of a witch trial in the 1600s.
Holiday traditions, proverbs and sayings, and traditional recipes embellish this collection and will tantalize and intrigue readers.
Color plates illustrate the land, the people, and artistic traditions of this wondrous people.
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:199 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing (USA)
- Publication Date:15/04/1999
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- ISBN:9780313069925
Information
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:199 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing (USA)
- Publication Date:15/04/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780313069925
