02196cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500520014326400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150800310041252012730044353400450171665300130176165300480177485600430182299900170186545984UtSlPG20260610134045.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aKrohn, Julius,d1835-188810aSuomalaisen kirjallisuuden historia I: Kalevala 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-06-15  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Suomalaisen kirjallisuuden historia I: Kalevala" by Julius Krohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the significance of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, exploring its artistic value, thematic unity, and relationship to both Finnish culture and the broader context of world literature. It examines notable characters from the epic, such as Väinämöinen, Ilmarinen, and Lemminkäinen, while also analyzing the poem's origins and its impact on Finnish identity.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive study of the Kalevala, highlighting Krohn's intended exploration of its literary and cultural importance. He reflects on his academic lectures regarding Finnish literature and its historical backdrop, inspiring him to undertake this significant work. The author provides insights into the complexity and richness of the Kalevala, posing critical questions about its unity as a narrative and its role within the broader scope of epic poetry across cultures. This introductory portion not only lays the foundation for a scholarly analysis but also expresses a deep appreciation for the Finnish national heritage encapsulated within the Kalevala. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKalevala  aFinnish literature -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45984  c86823d86823