
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 teacher, poet, and pioneering socialist voice in Finland, she wrote with the urgency of someone deeply involved in public life. Her work connects literature with the struggles for education, workers’ rights, and women’s political participation.
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