Finnish poetry

Finnish poetry

Finnish poetry is the poetry of the Finnish language. It has its roots in the early folk music of the area, and still has a thriving presence today.

The most well-known opus of Finnish poetry is the mythical epic "Kalevala", compiled by Elias Lönnrot.

External links

* [http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/kveng/kvtitle.htm A translation of the Kalevala]


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