
NIILO MANTERE
SISÄLLYS:
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
ELÄMÄN POLULLA.
I. PILVISINÄ PÄIVINÄ.
KANSALLENI.
LOHDUTUKSEKSI.
KAUKOMAITA KAIHOTESSA
NUKUTKO, NUORUKAINEN?
PIENEN VELJEN HAUDALLA.
A vivid tapestry of verse invites listeners onto a wandering path where everyday moments and larger currents intertwine. The poems move from quiet, mist‑laden mornings to bustling scenes of communal celebration, each line echoing the rhythm of Finnish landscapes and the heartbeats of its people. A steady, lyrical voice guides us through reflections on duty, hope, and the quiet strength that sustains a nation through hardship.
The collection offers a range of moods: tender lullabies for a child, solemn remembrances at a brother’s grave, and fierce calls to rise against adversity. Nature appears both as a comforting companion and a mirror for inner turmoil, while personal love and friendship surface in intimate, straightforward language. Throughout, the poet balances simple folk tones with occasional mythic echoes, creating a texture that feels both familiar and fresh.
Listening feels like strolling through fields and villages, pausing at each clearing to hear a story unfold. The cadence of the readings encourages contemplation, making the journey feel personal yet shared, a gentle companion for anyone navigating life’s many crossroads.
Full title
Elämän polulla : Runoelmia Runoelmia
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (100K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1870–1954
A Finnish clergyman and poet whose writing joined faith, nature, and patriotic feeling. His poems often carry the tone of public speech as well as quiet reflection.
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