"Kantele, or the Finnish people and ancient and modern poems and songs" is a collection of folk poems and songs of the Finnish people, which reflect their spiritual heritage. The author of this exceptional work is the outstanding Finnish folklorist and collector of folk works, Elias Lenroth. The book contains a rich variety of material that reveals the diversity of Finnish culture and traditions. The reader will discover the world of mysterious rites, legendary characters and age-old beliefs that permeated every poem and song of this outstanding collection of folk art. "Kantele, or the Finnish people and ancient and modern poems and songs" is not just a book, but a real treasure that preserves the spirit and history of the Finnish people through its wisdom and beauty of words.