Kalevala Versions

[Tilion]

I was browsing the Kindle store, looking for their Kalevala offerings. There are at least 7; does anyone have an opinion on which version they like best?

 

[Hodwald]

Sadly, I haven't yet read it, but Verlyn Flieger recommended the Eino Friberg translation to me back at Mythmoot. It's not available for kindle, though.

 

[NotACat]

According to Wikipedia, the translation by William Forsell Kirby is particularly good at retaining the original meter (Kalevala meter ) and both volumes are available for the Kindle for free (Wikipedia also commends JM Crawford's translation but I could only see the first volume). At that price I'd say it's worth the risk just to have it available

 

[amysrevenge]

The Kirby one is 4 bucks (Canadian) in Google Play Books.

 

[Tilion]

Thanks all! I appreciate the feedback.