
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
2024-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1935
A pioneering Finnish poet, teacher, and political writer, this early socialist voice brought sharp feeling and public purpose together on the page. Her work grew out of a life spent in education, journalism, and the struggle for social change.
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