Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two By: William F. Kirby (1844-1912)
In Volume Two of Kalevala: The Land of the Heroes, William F. Kirby continues his masterful retelling of the Finnish epic. This volume delves deeper into the lives and adventures of the heroes of Kalevala, including Ilmarinen the smith, Lemminkäinen the playboy, and Väinämöinen the wise old bard. Kirby's writing is both lyrical and engaging, transporting the reader to a mythical world filled with magic, heroism, and betrayal. The characters are richly drawn and complex, each with their own motivations and flaws. The plots are intricate and full of twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. One of the highlights of this volume is Kirby's vivid descriptions of the Finnish landscape, which serves as a backdrop to the epic battles and feats of heroism. His prose is both evocative and immersive, allowing the reader to imagine themselves walking alongside the heroes as they embark on their quests. Overall, Kalevala: The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two is a captivating and enthralling read that will appeal to fans of epic fantasy and mythology. Kirby's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of Finnish folklore make this a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of world mythology. First Page: Transcriber's Notes: 1. Passages in italics are surrounded by underscores . 2. Punctuation and accents have been made consistent. 3. All hyphenation irregularities have been retained as printed. 4. Advertisment decorative "grapes and leaves" separators have been converted to double asterisks "". 5. The following word used the [oe] ligature in the original text and has been converted to "oe" in this e text: Vannam[oe]nen. 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 THE PUBLISHERS OF EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY WILL BE PLEASED TO SEND FREELY TO ALL APPLICANTS A LIST OF THE PUBLISHED AND PROJECTED VOLUMES TO BE COMPRISED UNDER THE FOLLOWING TWELVE HEADINGS: TRAVEL SCIENCE FICTION THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY HISTORY CLASSICAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ESSAYS ORATORY POETRY & DRAMA BIOGRAPHY ROMANCE [Illustration] IN TWO STYLES OF BINDING, CLOTH, FLAT BACK, COLOURED TOP, AND LEATHER, ROUND CORNERS, GILT TOP... Continue reading book >>

Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two By: William F. Kirby (1844-1912)

In Volume Two of Kalevala: The Land of the Heroes, William F. Kirby continues his masterful retelling of the Finnish epic. This volume delves deeper into the lives and adventures of the heroes of Kalevala, including Ilmarinen the smith, Lemminkäinen the playboy, and Väinämöinen the wise old bard.

Kirby's writing is both lyrical and engaging, transporting the reader to a mythical world filled with magic, heroism, and betrayal. The characters are richly drawn and complex, each with their own motivations and flaws. The plots are intricate and full of twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.

One of the highlights of this volume is Kirby's vivid descriptions of the Finnish landscape, which serves as a backdrop to the epic battles and feats of heroism. His prose is both evocative and immersive, allowing the reader to imagine themselves walking alongside the heroes as they embark on their quests.

Overall, Kalevala: The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two is a captivating and enthralling read that will appeal to fans of epic fantasy and mythology. Kirby's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of Finnish folklore make this a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of world mythology.

First Page:

Transcriber's Notes:

1. Passages in italics are surrounded by underscores .

2. Punctuation and accents have been made consistent.

3. All hyphenation irregularities have been retained as printed.

4. Advertisment decorative "grapes and leaves" separators have been converted to double asterisks "".

5. The following word used the [oe] ligature in the original text and has been converted to "oe" in this e text: Vannam[oe]nen.

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

THE PUBLISHERS OF EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY WILL BE PLEASED TO SEND FREELY TO ALL APPLICANTS A LIST OF THE PUBLISHED AND PROJECTED VOLUMES TO BE COMPRISED UNDER THE FOLLOWING TWELVE HEADINGS: TRAVEL SCIENCE FICTION THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY HISTORY CLASSICAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ESSAYS ORATORY POETRY & DRAMA BIOGRAPHY ROMANCE [Illustration] IN TWO STYLES OF BINDING, CLOTH, FLAT BACK, COLOURED TOP, AND LEATHER, ROUND CORNERS, GILT TOP... Continue reading book >>

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