Illustrated Kalevala

Kirsti Mäkinen (1939-2016) worked at the National Board of Education of Finland and was a lecturer in Finnish language and literature at the Helsinki Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu High School. Her adaptation of The Kalevala for children was awarded a 2009 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society. Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish illustrator, renowned for her delicate, detailed portrayals of Finland's wildlife and folklore. She graduated in 1977 from Helsinki University of Art and Design and has since illustrated many books loved by children and adults. She is the illustrator of Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas, also published by Floris Books. Kaarina Brooks was born in Finland and emigrated to Canada as a child. She is a translator and illustrator of three books of Finnish folktales for children.

Praise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin:'The illustrations are beyond marvelous.'-- Youth Services Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

• ContentsAbout the Kalevala Prologue 1.The Creation of the World 2.Väinämöinen and Joukahainen 3.The Sad Fate of Aino 4.Joukahainen’s Revenge 5.Väinämöinen in Pohjola 6.Väinämöinen and the Maid of Pohjola 7.Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo 8.Lemminkäinen and Kyllikki 9.Lemminkäinen Wages War on Pohjola 10.The Restoration of Lemminkäinen 11.Väinämöinen’s Journey to the Land of the Dead 12.The Maid of Pohjola’s Rival Suitors 13.The Wedding Feast 14.Lemminkäinen’s Adventures 15.The Tragic Life of Kullervo 16.The Golden Maiden 17.The Theft of the Sampo 18.The Birchwood Kantele 19.Louhi’s Revenge 20.Marjatta and the King of Kalevala Epilogue Glossary About the Contributors

1. 5/5

   I berättande form med vackra illustrationer. Bra komplement till eposet som är skrivet på vers. Tilltalar även den vuxne läsaren om än på engelska.

   Inger M

   27 juli 2026