Israelitar: Kertomus

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Israelitar: Kertomus

by Maiju Lassila

FI·~3 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

ISRAELITAR

0:07

I.

12:07

II.

13:33

III.

12:58

IV.

10:54

V.

12:29

VI.

13:45

VII.

9:12

VIII.

9:15

IX.

8:57

Description

Set against a luminous mountain landscape, the story opens with Lea, the daughter of a respected farmer, perched on a hillside bathed in the soft glow of evening. Surrounded by quiet goats and swaying grasses, she savors a rare moment of peace, her thoughts drifting toward a secret hope that has been whispered through generations.

Lea's reverie is rooted in an old family prophecy spoken by a devout priest, promising that a child born of her line will bring a new era of peace. The narrative weaves together the lingering tensions between her father Sakeus and a rival clan, hinting at ancient promises of unity that still echo in her heart.

Amid the tranquil scenery, a tender attraction to Stefaan, a young man from the neighboring family, begins to stir. Their shy glances and unspoken words suggest a delicate balance between personal longing and the weight of ancestral vows, inviting listeners to follow Lea as she navigates love, duty, and the promise of a brighter future.

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Language

fi

Duration

~3 hours (192K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jun 9, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Maiju Lassila

1868–1918

Best known for the comic classic Borrowing Matches, this Finnish writer and journalist published under several pen names and brought sharp humor to everyday life. His career ended tragically in the violence that followed the Finnish Civil War in 1918.

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