Tales from a Finnish Tupa

by James Cloyd Bowman and Margery Bianco

Aili Kolehmainen (Translator) and Laura Bannon (Illustrator)

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Back in print.

First published in 1936, this book presents tales of magic like "The Mouse Bride" and "Antti and the Wizard's Prophecy," droll stories such as "The Pig-Headed Wife," and fables from the collections of Eero Salmelainen and Iivo Härkönen, sharing Finnish wisdom on topics from the end of the world to how the Rabbit earned his self-respect. Featuring hand-rendered illustrations in full color, Tales from a Finnish Tupa is a folklore gem for all ages.

  • ISBN10 0816667683
  • ISBN13 9780816667680
  • Publish Date 2 October 2009
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint University of Minnesota Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 288
  • Language English