Kalastajia : Valikoima kertomuksia tanskalaisten kalastajien elämästä

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Kalastajia : Valikoima kertomuksia tanskalaisten kalastajien elämästä

by Holger Drachmann

FI·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

KALASTAJIA

0:04

HOLGER DRACHMANN

0:05

SISÄLLYS:

0:10

ESIPUHE

2:34:43

Description

Through a tide‑of‑tells, this collection draws listeners into the rough‑hewn world of Denmark’s coastal folk. The author’s poetic eye turns ordinary moments—early‑morning nets, the creak of a boat, the glow of a village tavern—into vivid soundscapes that pulse with salty wind and quiet pride. Each tale carries a rhythm as steady as a fisherman’s oar, inviting you to feel the sea’s pull without ever leaving your seat.

In the opening pages a newlywed couple sets out on a honeymoon that quickly tests their resolve against fickle currents, while another story follows a lone captain hunting a legendary catch in the icy North. A sun‑bleached wreck, a desperate rescue, and a mischievous legend about a phantom ship all mingle with moments of rough‑handed humor and tender companionship. The narrator never shies away from the hard labor, the superstitions, or the fleeting triumphs that shape a fisherman’s life, making each narrative a compact portrait of resilience and tradition.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Finland: Werner Söderström, 1896.

Credits

Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2023-07-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Holger Drachmann

1846–1908

A leading voice of Denmark’s Modern Breakthrough, this restless writer brought the sea, love, and adventure into vivid lyrical verse. He was also a painter and dramatist, giving his work an unusual visual energy and theatrical flair.

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