The Story of Kullervo - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 07-21-2015, 08:47 AM

I have seen that Tolkien's "Story of Kullervo" is to be published next month, edited by Verlyn Flieger. I have to admit I haven't read or even bought all of the non-Middle Earth posthumous releases but I am interested in this due to the frequent references to the Kalevala as an inspiration particularly for the Tale of Turin Turambar (which was certainly the story that made most impact on me when I first read the Silmarillion.

I did read some stories from the Kalevala a few years ago when I first got a kindle but they were perhaps too heavily sanitised to be really helpful. However I am not sure if this is a translation or a rewriting. I was referred to a French website which says it includes drafts and notes and the HC release doesn't really say much. Does anyone know more?

07-21-2015, 08:47 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	The Story of Kullervo I have seen that Tolkien's "Story of Kullervo" is to be published next month, edited by Verlyn Flieger. I have to admit I haven't read or even bought all of the non-Middle Earth posthumous releases but I am interested in this due to the frequent references to the Kalevala as an inspiration particularly for the Tale of Turin Turambar (which was certainly the story that made most impact on me when I first read the Silmarillion. I did read some stories from the Kalevala a few years ago when I first got a kindle but they were perhaps too heavily sanitised to be really helpful. However I am not sure if this is a translation or a rewriting. I was referred to a French website which says it includes drafts and notes and the HC release doesn't really say much. Does anyone know more? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace