Korpinäkyjä 1 : $b Kertomarunoja

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Korpinäkyjä 1 : $b Kertomarunoja

by Larin-Kyösti

FI·~34 minutes·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

language: Finnish

0:01
2

KORPINÄKYJÄ I

0:05
3

SISÄLTÖ

0:12
4

PYHÄIN MIESTEN TULET

0:57
5

AARNIHAUDALLA

1:12
6

KORVEN KIRKKO

2:17
7

KORVEN KOSTO

8:43
8

LAURUKAINEN

5:15
9

METSÄNNEITO

5:04
10

PEIKON LAULU

1:27

Description

A lyrical journey through Finland’s wild heart, this collection weaves together folk‑tale motifs, natural reverence and a quiet, haunting spirituality. The poet’s voice moves like wind over pine, drawing listeners into moonlit clearings, ancient burial mounds and the secret lives of forest sprites. Each piece feels both a personal confession and a communal chant, echoing a timeless bond between people and the land that shapes them.

Among the verses, vivid scenes rise—burning fires of holy men that illuminate dark woods, a hidden forest church that glows with golden cross‑light on a winter night, and a bitter revenge whispered through mist‑laden pine. Tales of brave hunters, mischievous sauna‑spirits and gentle autumn fairies mingle with the echo of distant drums, creating a tapestry that is at once eerie and comforting. The language rolls in rhythmic cadence, inviting listeners to linger on every rustle and ripple.

Listening feels like stepping into a living folktale, where each poem offers a fresh glimpse of mythic Finland while leaving room for imagination to wander. The atmosphere is both serene and slightly unsettling, a perfect companion for quiet evenings or reflective journeys.

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Language

fi

Duration

~34 minutes (33K characters)

Release date

2025-05-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

L

Larin-Kyösti

1873–1948

Best known for lyrical poems rooted in Finnish countryside life, this writer brought warmth, music, and everyday feeling into early 20th-century literature. He also wrote plays and stories, earning a lasting place in Finland’s literary history.

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