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OverviewThis book presents an overview of Finnish folklore from the nineteenth century to the present. The Nordic country of Finland has been influenced by both east and west and serves as an excellent showcase of European folklore in general. Guided by Finnish Folklore, readers will learn how folklore has been collected and researched in Finland, what regional distinctions exist in the country's traditions, and how traditions have changed in the process of modernization. An extensive anthology section features ancient alliterative poetry, such as formed the basis of the Finnish national epic Kalevala. The book contains translated examples of rhymed folk songs, folktales, legends, and other narratives, proverbs, riddles, jokes, and contemporary genres like children's folklore, urban legends, and anecdotes. Tradition continues to live on in communications from person to person, sometimes travelling thousands of miles and over many national borders in the process. The same item of folklore may acquire new meanings in new contexts. What is the linking thread of tradition? Humour, sexuality, fear, or laughter? Is it our eternal longing for happiness or just the endless need of human beings to pass the time with each other? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leea Virtanen , Thomas DuBoisPublisher: Finnish Literature Society Imprint: Finnish Literature Society Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 17.50cm Weight: 0.630kg ISBN: 9789517179386ISBN 10: 9517179383 Pages: 298 Publication Date: 01 January 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLeea Virtanen is from Helsinki University in Norway. Thomas DuBois is from Madison University, Wisconsin, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |