
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
Jul 17, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1846–1908
A vivid Danish voice of the late 19th century, he moved easily between poetry, plays, journalism, and painting. His writing is especially remembered for its lyrical energy and for its strong connection to the sea and to Skagen.
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