Illustrated Kalevala - Kirsti Makinen & 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.

Table of Contents

Contents
About the Kalevala
Prologue
1. The Creation of the World
2. Väinämöinen and Joukahainen
3. The Sad Fate of Aino
4. Joukahainen’s Revenge
5. Väinämöinen in Pohjola
6. Väinämöinen and the Maid of Pohjola
7. Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo
8. Lemminkäinen and Kyllikki
9. Lemminkäinen Wages War on Pohjola
10. The Restoration of Lemminkäinen
11. Väinämöinen’s Journey to the Land of the Dead
12. The Maid of Pohjola’s Rival Suitors
13. The Wedding Feast
14. Lemminkäinen’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

• A thrilling and inspiring prose retelling of Finland’s national folk saga
• Presented in a sumptuously produced hardback gift edition that will be treasured by readers of all ages
• Stunning, delicate illustrations from acclaimed artist Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin bring the story to life in rich and exquisite detail

Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga, lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented in a hardback gift edition.