Finnish Folklore

Finnish Folklore is a fascinating and wide ranging book, providing the reader with a tremendous amount of information about Finnish folklore past and present as well as a wealth of folklore materials. The text covers the Finnish methods of folkloristics, the regional cultures of Finland, and the cultures of ethnic minorities such as the Roma, the Sámi, and Swedish-speaking Finns, as well as Finnish populations abroad. Next, the folklore and customs of traditional Finnish agrarian society are covered, followed by information on modern day customs in Finland. The volume concludes with a sizable anthology of translated Finnish folklore, including a variety of genres, from ballads to laments and riddles, often including the original Finnish or Swedish text alongside the English translation.

This copy is, while new and unread, is in "used good" condition, showing shelfware on the front cover and some creasing on the front cover corners.

ISBN: 9789517179386
Author: Leea Virtanen, Thomas DuBois
Language: English
Publisher: Finnish Literature Society SKS
Edition: 2000, softcover, 298 pgs

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