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The Sampo [Peter O'Leary]

The Sampo [Peter O'Leary]

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[Finnish] [Poetry] [Excellence]

The Sampo

Peter O'Leary

The Cultural Society, NY. 2016. Just a tad bit of bumping to the edges, an excellent copy.

From the publisher:

"Drawing episodes from the Kalevala, a Finnish epic, Peter O'Leary has created a poem of atmospheric intensity, full of elemental forces harnessed by supernatural craft. Line by line, it is composed of images and epithets that flicker into animation, condensed phrases that cascade into sequences of unfolding action. Throughout the quest, THE SAMPO returns us to the hazards of making, the power of singing, and the adventure of poetry."

I adore the works of Peter O'Leary. Lucid and fulminating, pure light incantations. This work is particularly thrilling; an adaptation of parts of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, told in shining language. You'll love this, it's poetry at it's best. Marvel as Väinämöinen battles the phallic carp! among other brilliant episodes. Gleaming, etc.
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