
KANSAN MIES
EMIL LASSINEN
SISÄLLYS:
SYYLLINEN SEKÄ SYYTÖN.
KIRKOSSA.
LATU.
OPETTAJA OPPILAANA.
TAISTELUHANSIKAS.
NUORI DOMINIKAANI.
LUPAUS.
A storm lashes the Finnish countryside as a weary farmhand named Jonni returns home, his mind heavy with the weight of a decision that will end his schooling. The rain‑soaked fields and the cramped farmhouse set a stark backdrop for a tense family confrontation, where Jonni’s defiant voice clashes with his father’s stern authority. Through sharp dialogue and simmering emotions, the opening paints a vivid portrait of a young man caught between duty, shame, and an uneasy yearning for freedom.
The narrative weaves together the everyday labor of peat cutting, the close‑knit dynamics of Jonni’s sisters, and the lingering presence of the village church, hinting at larger questions of morality and identity. As the storm subsides, the story invites listeners to contemplate how guilt and innocence can coexist in a world where personal choice collides with the expectations of a tightly bound community.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (244K characters)
Release date
2024-06-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1861–1938
A Finnish teacher, newspaper editor, and storyteller, his work moved between everyday life, social change, and the worlds of ordinary people. He wrote fiction alongside a long career in education and journalism, giving his stories a grounded, observant feel.
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