
KULKURIN LAULUJA
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An earnest young man says farewell to his mother, stepping out of the familiar fields into an uncertain world. The opening scenes capture his conflicted emotions—both sorrow for leaving home and excitement for the road ahead—while a simple folk melody from his battered lute underscores every step.
The wanderer's journey quickly becomes a tapestry of rustic encounters: taverns where strangers share verses, moonlit valleys echoing his songs, and fleeting romances that linger like distant verses. Through each episode he clings to his modest instrument, a six‑string companion that seems to speak in five different tongues, turning everyday hardships into lyrical reflections. The narrative weaves traditional Finnish motifs with a restless, poetic voice, inviting listeners to hear the landscape through rhythm and rhyme.
Listeners will experience a lyrical adventure that feels as much like a folk ballad as a novel, with vivid dialogue and a steady cadence that mimics the road's heartbeat. The story’s gentle humor and melancholy balance make it a comforting companion for anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving the safety of home.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Dec 12, 2019
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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