Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia

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Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia

by Karl August Tavaststjerna

FI·~4 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

KERTOMUKSIA JA KUVAUKSIA

0:08

SISÄLLYS:

54:13

I.

13:02

II.

10:35

III.

11:22

IV.

2:37:18

Description

A vivid tapestry of Finnish life unfolds through a series of short, atmospheric sketches that capture the restless spirit of the sea and the quiet pulse of small‑town existence. From the roar of winter waves breaking on icy cliffs to the solitary contemplation of an athlete watching the horizon, each vignette invites listeners to feel the wind, the salt, and the lingering melancholy that the Baltic coastline imposes on its people.

Interwoven with humor, misunderstanding, and fleeting moments of tenderness, the collection explores how ordinary encounters—whether a chance meeting in a railway carriage or a Christmas spent far north— reveal deeper currents of longing and resilience. The narrator’s keen eye turns everyday scenes into miniature dramas, offering a gentle yet compelling portrait of a world where the sea is both a stage and a silent confidante.

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Language

fi

Duration

~4 hours (236K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 11, 2019

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Karl August Tavaststjerna

Karl August Tavaststjerna

1860–1898

A leading voice in Finland’s Swedish-language literature, he helped bring realism and a modern, more personal tone to fiction in the late 1800s. His work is especially remembered for sharp social observation and a clear sense of life in Finland during hard times.

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