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by Elias Lönnrot
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Kalevala Study Guide consists of approx. 118 pages of summaries and analysis on Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

This epic poem is a compilation of several Finnish folk tales, including a creation myth and several stories of the hero Vainamoinen, reckless Lemminkainen, and the witch Louhi. In the tradition of other epic poems, there are lessons and morals to be gleaned from each story. (read more)
      Parts 1 and 2
      Parts 3, 4, and 5
      Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
      Parts 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15
      Parts 16 and 17
      Parts 18 and 19
      Parts 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
      Parts 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30
      Parts 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36
      Parts 37, 38, and 39
      Parts 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44
      Parts 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49
      Part 50

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

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  Media Adaptations

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  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Sources For Further Study

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