Elias Lönnrot's 'Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland' is a monumental work that compiles and reimagines traditional Finnish folk poetry into a cohesive epic narrative.

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It is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature.

The Epic Poem of Finland

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In primeval times, a maiden, Beauteous Daughter of the Ether, Passed for ages her existence In the great expanse of heaven, O'er the prairies yet enfolded.