Bibliograph

The story of Kullervo, J.R.R. Tolkien ; edited by Verlyn Flieger

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The story of Kullervo, J.R.R. Tolkien ; edited by Verlyn Flieger

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-168)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The story of Kullervo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

913924483

Responsibility statement

J.R.R. Tolkien ; edited by Verlyn Flieger

Summary

Brought up in the homestead of the dark magician Untamo, who killed his father, kidnapped his mother, and tried three times to kill him when he was still a boy, Kullervo is alone save for the love of his twin sister, Wanona, and the magical powers of the black dog Musti, who guards him. When Kullervo is sold into slavery he swears revenge on the magician, but he will learn that even at the point of vengeance there is no escape from the cruelest of fates. The novella is followed by essays and commentaries on Tolkien's work, and on the source material

Table Of Contents

The story of Kullervo -- List of names -- Draft plot synopses: Notes and commentary -- Introduction to the essays -- On "The Kalevala" or Land of heroes: Notes and commentary -- The Kalevala: Notes and commentary -- Tolkien, Kalevala, and "The story of Kullervo" / Verlyn Flieger

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Kullervo

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