❄️ "Songs of old, and of the mighty deeds of heroes bold." ❄️

Elias Lönnrot's The Kalevala is one of the world's great epics—a monumental tapestry of myth, legend, and poetry that defines the soul of the Finnish people and stands among the foundational works of world literature.

Compiled in the 19th century from ancient oral folklore and rune songs, The Kalevala tells of creation, magic, love, loss, and heroism through unforgettable characters: the wise bard Väinämöinen, the brave Lemminkäinen, and the tragic Kullervo. Their adventures span realms of gods and mortals, weaving together sorcery, nature, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.

Rich in rhythm and imagery, Lönnrot's epic is both a celebration of cultural identity and a universal meditation on humanity's yearning for wisdom and harmony. It inspired generations of artists, composers, and writers—from Jean Sibelius to J.R.R. Tolkien, whose Middle-earth owes much to its mythic beauty.

Vast, haunting, and profoundly poetic, The Kalevala remains one of the most remarkable literary achievements ever created—a living bridge between myth and modernity.

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Translators: John Martin Crawford

Release date

Ebook: 16 October 2025