# Dedication explained — The Kalevala

> Chapter companion for The Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot.

## What happens

The author dedicates the work to Dr. J. D. Buck, acknowledging him as an encouraging and unselfish friend, and extends the dedication to his affectionate family.

## Links

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