The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland:
by Norma J. Livo, George O. Livo
Category: Social Science

Explore the fascinating culture, history, geology, and folk literature of Finland. The authors present 20 representative stories including ancient tales from The Kalevala, humorous and moral tales (e.g., "The Selfish Housewife" and "The Magic Wish"), and a fictionalized account of a witch trial in the 1600s. Holiday traditions, proverbs and sayings, and traditional recipes embellish this collection and will tantalize and intrigue readers.