Illustrated Kalevala

Myths and Legends from Finland

Kirsti Makinen, Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, Kaarina Brooks

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English

Floris Books
15 May 2020

Anthologies (Children's&YA); Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Short Stories Fantasy; Fairy Tale; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Kids

Encounter 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.

By: Kirsti Makinen
Illustrated by: Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin
Translated by: Kaarina Brooks
Imprint: Floris Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9781782506430
ISBN 10: 1782506438
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 16 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents About the Kalevala Prologue 1. The Creation of the World 2. Vainamoeinen and Joukahainen 3. The Sad Fate of Aino 4. Joukahainen's Revenge 5. Vainamoeinen in Pohjola 6. Vainamoeinen and the Maid of Pohjola 7. Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo 8. Lemminkainen and Kyllikki 9. Lemminkainen Wages War on Pohjola 10. The Restoration of Lemminkainen 11. Vainamoeinen's Journey to the Land of the Dead 12. The Maid of Pohjola's Rival Suitors 13. The Wedding Feast 14. Lemminkainen's Adventures 15. The Tragic Life of Kullervo 16. The Golden Maiden 17. The Theft of the Sampo 18. The Birchwood Kantele 19. Louhi's Revenge 20. Marjatta and the King of Kalevala Epilogue Glossary About the Contributors

Kirsti Makinen (1939-2016) worked at the National Board of Education of Finland and was a lecturer in Finnish language and literature at the Helsinki Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu High School. Her adaptation of The Kalevala for children was awarded a 2009 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society. Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish illustrator, renowned for her delicate, detailed portrayals of Finland's wildlife and folklore. She graduated in 1977 from Helsinki University of Art and Design and has since illustrated many books loved by children and adults. She is the illustrator of Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas, also published by Floris Books. Kaarina Brooks was born in Finland and emigrated to Canada as a child. She is a translator and illustrator of three books of Finnish folktales for children.