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Kullervo

Finnish epic character
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Kullervo is a tragic hero from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. He is characterized by his unfortunate fate, being a slave from childhood. His story is one of hardship and suffering, making him a central figure in the epic's dramatic narratives.1

The tragedy of Kullervo was adapted by Aleksis Kivi, considered the father of the Finnish novel and drama, into a play also titled Kullervo in 1860. This play was based on the theme from the Kalevala and contributed to the development of modern Finnish literature and language.23

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  1. Aleksis Kivi
  2. Finland - Literature
  3. Kalevipoeg
  4. Kalevala
  5. Lemminkäinen

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