author
R. Eivind
Best known for opening a door into Finnish folklore for young English-speaking readers, this elusive compiler shaped old legends into lively, approachable tales. Very little is known about the person behind the name, which gives the work an extra air of mystery.
1 Audiobook
Finnish Legends for English Children
by R. Eivind
About the author
R. Eivind is known for Finnish Legends for English Children, a late 19th-century collection that retells stories from Finnish tradition for younger readers. The book draws heavily on the world of the Kalevala and related folklore, introducing readers to heroes, magic, and myth in a simple, story-friendly way.
Reliable biographical details about R. Eivind are scarce. Library and audiobook records identify the name mainly through this work, and even basic facts such as full name, dates, and background are not clearly established from the sources I could confirm.
That makes the writing itself the main legacy: a compact, welcoming guide to Finnish legendary storytelling that helped bring these tales to English readers beyond Finland.