
LARIN-KYÖSTI
language: Finnish
SISÄLLYS: - MENSUALIA:
KOHOTETTU KEIHÄS:
OMISTUKSIA:
MENSUALIA - VUODENAJAT
TAMMIKUU
HELMIKUU - I
II
MAALISKUU
A resonant chorus of early‑twentieth‑century Finnish verse unfolds in this free‑form collection, where the natural world and the pulse of the nation are woven together. The poems move through the calendar, turning each month into a vivid tableau of weather, wildlife, and work, while the language swells with the rhythm of folk songs and the stark clarity of modernist expression.
Interlaced with heartfelt dedications, the verses celebrate youthful vigor, communal resilience, and the yearning for freedom, often invoking mythic images of oaks, bears and northern lights. Listeners will feel the contrast between quiet winter stillness and the eruptive energy of spring, all rendered in a voice that is both intimate and sweeping, inviting a reflective yet lively listening experience.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (67K characters)
Release date
Jun 14, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1948
A major voice in Finnish poetry, he drew on folk-song rhythms, nature, and everyday life to create verses that remain closely tied to Finland’s literary and musical heritage. His poems were later set to music by composers including Jean Sibelius and Yrjö Kilpinen.
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