
audiobook
KYLLIKKI JA LEMMINKÄINEN
SISÄLLYS:
ALKUTUNNELMA. - I.
II.
III.
KYLLIKIN LAULUJA. - I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
A melodic tapestry of love, longing, and the wild Finnish landscape, this collection weaves together Kyllikki’s heartfelt verses and the restless spirit of Lemminkäinen. The narrator’s voice settles on a modest hearth, inviting listeners to hear the echo of pine‑scented breezes, trembling birdsong, and the quiet pulse of a heart yearning for adventure beyond the familiar hills.
Through a series of intimate ballads, the story unfolds as Kyllikki sings of distant seas, moonlit promises, and the bittersweet anticipation of a heroic return. The poetry balances tender reflections on home and family with the restless call of destiny, offering a vivid glimpse into a timeless romance while preserving the quiet melancholy that follows each hopeful refrain.
Language
fi
Duration
~22 minutes (21K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Helsinki: E. E. Sundvall, 1902.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Apr 1, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1935
A pioneering Finnish poet and public voice, she brought lyric feeling and political conviction together in work shaped by the labor movement. She was also among the first women to serve in Finland’s parliament, giving her writing an unusual closeness to public life.
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