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An unpublished Tolkien tale released in French after a century of waiting

"The Story of Kullervo", inspired by the "Kalevala", is published by Bourgois.

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This early work by Oxford professor Tolkien sheds light on his Nordic influences.

A critical edition accompanies this tale, previously unpublished in French.

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