
ARNE GARBORG (1851–1924)
LA MONTARINO
HEJME
INJETO VIZIANTA
JULO
EN LA PAŜTEJO
ILI VOLAS PRENI ŜIN
PRINTEMPAS
SOMERO EN LA MONTARO
SUR TROLA MONTO
The opening verses summon a storm‑tossed, dream‑filled landscape where a restless narrator confronts a shadowy spirit on the mountain’s steep slope. In this lyrical world, trolls loom, a wandering prince is turned into a cat, and a clever gnome watches from the hearth. The tone is simultaneously melancholy and wondrous, pulling listeners into a tale that feels both ancient and intimate.
Veslemey, a brave gnome caring for the herd, and Injeto, the cat‑prince, share simple chores that become tiny quests amid the forest’s shifting paths. A mischievous troll‑sorceress lingers nearby, hinting at deeper enchantments that may yet reshape their fates. The poem’s rhythmic flow invites you to wander the misty hills, hear rustling leaves, and sense the quiet magic that lives in every corner.
Language
eo
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 15, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1851–1924
A major Norwegian writer of the late 19th century, he helped show that Nynorsk could carry novels, poems, essays, and big ideas with real force. His work often turns toward faith, doubt, social change, and the inner life of ordinary people.
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