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May 20, 2026Journal of Finnish Studies

Toward a Historical Poetics of the Kalevala : Methods and Approaches of Literary Studies

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SISaija Isomaa

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This article examines the Kalevala using historical poetics to uncover its literary adaptations and evolution.

Key Points

  • This study aims to interpret the Kalevala through historical poetics and analyze its adaptation from oral to literary forms.
  • Text-analytical approach to literary studies
  • Survey of historical poetics in Finnish and international contexts
  • Application of genre theory and literary adaptation theories
  • Identified the Kalevala as a literary adaptation of oral poetry, highlighting genre shifts
  • Lönnrot's versions of the Kalevala are distinct adaptations of oral poetry and each other
  • Emphasized the context and medium in shaping audience reception of the work

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Saija Isomaa (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5089f03e14405aa9c66chttps://doi.org/10.5406/28315081.29.1.03
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