Kalevala, Runos 1-3
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0978348850 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 374 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Old reliable Vainamoinen William D. Freeman As a long-time fan of Kalevala, I have been frustrated in my readings by the fact that, knowing no Finnish, I did not know how to pronounce many of the names. Finally, help is at hand.Borje Vahamaki reads here from the Eino Friberg translation (also available from Amazon). To get his listeners in the right mood, though, a
The Kalevala abounds with ancient Finnish myths; it exudes a shamanistic world view and reflects a love of adventure. The Kalevala is rich in traditions, charms, and deep origins . Translated by Eino Friberg and performed by Börje Vähämäki, these performances of Kalevala runos recall their origins as oral literature,. Compiled by Elias Lönnrot, The Kalevala, the national epic of Finland was first published in 1835 in a version now known as The Old Kalevala. It is rightfully considered one of the world s great epics. Its final, standard version appeared in 1849
Professor Vähämäki adds a Finnish touch to his performance by way of a Finnish lilt in his English delivery. His love of the material is abundantly evident on the CD. . Börje Vähämäki, PhD, who recites the runos, has researched and taught courses on the Kalevala for more than 30 years, since 1989
. Professor Vähämäki adds a Finnish touch to his performance by way of a Finnish lilt in his English delivery. His love of the material is abundantly evident on the CD. About the Author Börje Vähämäki, PhD, who recites the runos, has researched and taught courses on the Kalevala for more than 30 years, since 1989 at the University of Toronto, before that at the University of Minnesota and Stockholm University