Deutsch, Babette

"Stories retold here were first composed in time beyond memory by people living in that part of the north which is now called Finland, and in neighboring countries . . The present writer has altered the arrangement slightly, shortened a few passages, and omitted some details . . . [but] has earnestly sought to make this text as faithful as its nature permitted to the spirit of the Kalevala.".

Fifteen tales from Iron Curtain countries.

"Stories retold here were first composed in time beyond memory by people living in that part of the north which is now called Finland, and in neighboring countries . . The present writer has altered the arrangement slightly, shortened a few passages, and omitted some details . . . [but] has earnestly sought to make this text as faithful as its nature permitted to the spirit of the Kalevala.".