
audiobook
KALASTAJIA
HOLGER DRACHMANN
SISÄLLYS:
ESIPUHE
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.
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.
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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