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Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland
Libraries Unlimited | Norma J. Livo and George O. Livo | Multicultural Resources | Available ISBN 10: 156308578X ISBN 13: 9781563085789 Some of the world’s oldest and richest folk traditions come from a country that most Americans know very little about—Finland (or Suomi). The fifth largest country in Europe (in land size), Finland is home to the third true folk epic, The Kalevala (The Land of Heroes). It is a country of lush forests and sparkling clear lakes where, in the northern regions, reindeer still roam. This collection introduces readers to the fascinating culture, history, geology, and folk literature of Finland. After a historical and cultural overview, the authors present 20 representative stories—including ancient tales from The Kalevala, humorous and moral tales (e.g., “The Selfish Housewife” and “The Magic Wish”)—and a fictionalized account of a witch trial in the 1600s. Holiday traditions, proverbs and sayings, and traditional recipes embellish this collection and will tantalize and intrigue readers. Colour plates illustrate the land, the people, and artistic traditions of this wondrous people. Can$48.00 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] Other Titles in the World Folklore Series Brazilian Folktales Celtic Breeze Stories of the Otherworld from Scotland, Ireland and Wales Corn Woman Stories and Legends of the Hispanic Southwest Eagle and the Cactus Traditional Stories from Mexico Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland English Folktales Folktales from Greece Folk Stories of the Hmong People of Laos, Thailand and Vietnam From the Mango Tree and Other Folktales from Nepal From the Winds of Manguito Gadi Mirrabooka Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming Hyena and the Moon, Stories to Tell from Kenya Images of a People Tlingit Myths and Legends Indonesian Folktales Jasmine and Coconuts South Indian Tales Magic Egg and other Tales from the Ukraine Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese Seven Swabians, & Other German Folktales Snow Maiden and Other Russian Tales Tales from the Heart of the Balkans Tales from the Taiwanese Thai Tales Folktales of Thailand Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea When Night Falls, Kric! Krac! Haitian Folktales Why Ostriches Don't Fly and Other Tales from the African Bush |
