
IHMISKOHTALOJA
ENSIMMÄINEN OSA. - I.
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TOINEN OSA. - IV.
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A bustling harbor teems with a kaleidoscope of travelers as the last bell of departure tolls. Boisterous university students and sharply dressed gentlemen crowd the pier, convinced they hold the keys to a new era, while a radiant newlywed party drifts by in elaborate floral splendor. At the opposite end, a solemn group in dark robes watches a freshly baptized woman, Friida, whose midnight vision compels her to proclaim a heavenly mission to the assembled faithful. Scattered among them are modest migrants with simple bundles, slipping through the chaos and adding a quiet, determined thread to the tapestry of departure.
All the characters converge upon the ship’s deck, each carrying their own hopes, doubts, and secret ambitions. The air vibrates with laughter, song, and whispered prayers, hinting at the diverse paths that will unfold once the vessel pulls away. As the crowd settles, the contrast between flamboyant optimism and humble devotion promises a rich exploration of society’s many faces in a moment of collective transition.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (190K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1932
A Finnish novelist, playwright, and thinker whose fiction joined everyday life with big moral questions, he became known for writing that is both realistic and deeply reflective. His life also moved beyond literature into law, farming, and a lasting engagement with Tolstoyan ideas.
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