Laakerinlehtiä ja lipstikkuja: Eteläpohjalaisia murrejuttuja

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Laakerinlehtiä ja lipstikkuja: Eteläpohjalaisia murrejuttuja

by Jaakko Ikola

FI·~2 hours

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Description

A lively collection of short, tongue‑in‑cheek stories transports listeners to the heart of South Ostrobothnia, where the local dialect sings through every line. From a mischievous apprentice in a pastor’s house to the bustling market stalls and quirky village characters, each vignette paints a vivid picture of rural life with humor and affection.

The first tale follows a nervous young assistant caught up in a whirlwind of church duties, flirtations, and a surprising invitation to a night‑time dance. As he navigates the odd instructions of the pastor’s daughter and the baffling antics of the local “flikka,” the scene bursts with witty dialogue and colorful misunderstandings. Listeners will be drawn into the charming clash of tradition and youthful exuberance, all delivered in the unmistakable cadence of the region’s speech.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (119K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1925.

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2022-06-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jaakko Ikola

Jaakko Ikola

1887–1951

A Finnish writer and newspaper editor whose career moved between literature, journalism, and public life. Best remembered by the nickname “Vaasan Jaakkoo,” he also served as a member of Finland’s Parliament.

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