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Transcriber's Notes:
EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY EDITED BY ERNEST RHYS - ROMANCE - KALEVALA, TRANSLATED BY W. F. KIRBY, F.L.S., F.E.S. CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE FINNISH LITERARY SOCIETY IN TWO VOLS. VOL. TWO
CONTENTS OF VOL. II
KALEVALA
Runo XXVI.—Lemminkainen's Journey to Pohjola
Runo XXVII.—The Duel at Pohjola
Runo XXVIII.—Lemminkainen and his Mother
Runo XXIX.—Lemminkainen's Adventures on the Island
Runo XXX.—Lemminkainen and Tiera
Runo XXXI.—Untamo and Kullervo
In this richly rendered portion of the Finnish national epic, listeners are drawn into a world where daring heroes, ancient magic, and rugged northern landscapes intertwine. The opening follows the impetuous Lemminkainen, spurred by a snub at a wedding, as he sets off toward the mysterious realm of Pohjola, braving enchanted forests and confronting fabled dangers with clever spells and bold resolve. His spirited banter with his aging mother adds a personal touch, grounding the mythic quest in familiar family ties.
Beyond Lemminkainen’s trek, the volume gathers a tapestry of further legends—duels of warriors, tragic fates of Kullervo, the enchanting music of Väinämöinen, and the coveted Sampo that promises prosperity. Each runo unfolds with poetic cadence, inviting listeners to hear the clatter of hammers, the rustle of snow‑covered plains, and the haunting strains of the kantele. The translation preserves the rhythmic flow of the original while making the ancient tales accessible, offering an immersive audio experience of heroism, love, and the timeless struggle between light and shadow.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (392K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Kathryn Lybarger, Brian Janes, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-07-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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