Linnamäen taru; Kaksi yötä: Kaksi historiallista kertomusta

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Linnamäen taru; Kaksi yötä: Kaksi historiallista kertomusta

by Volmar Lindman

FI·~1 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

LINNAMÄEN TARU; KAKSI YÖTÄ

0:04
2

V. LINDMAN.

0:06
3

LINNAMÄEN TARU.

2:26
4

I.

5:38
5

II.

7:20
6

III.

8:36
7

IV.

5:19
8

V.

4:06
9

VI.

6:20
10

VII.

5:21

Description

Set against the mist‑laden hills overlooking Porvoo’s ancient river, this tale invites listeners to wander through the city’s earliest days, when stone castles rose beside pagan groves and Christianity began to stir. The story follows Sverker, keeper of the old stronghold, as he prepares a daring voyage across the Baltic, and his teenage son Edvin, whose curiosity pulls him into the looming conflict. Vivid descriptions of the landscape and the clash between old gods and new faith paint a Finland on the brink of change.

As the characters grapple with personal ambitions and the weight of heritage, listeners encounter secret meetings, echoing war drums, and a restless sea that beckons the brave. The legend of Linnamäki, the once‑glorious castle built by a forgotten Swedish king, rises from myth into tangible history, casting its shadow over everyday lives. This opening act sets the stage for a journey that explores loyalty, identity, and the fierce desire to shape one’s destiny in a land where myth and reality intertwine.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (113K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-05-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Volmar Lindman

Volmar Lindman

1861–1939

A Finland-Swedish journalist, poet, and novelist, he spent decades in newspaper work while also writing verse, fiction, and historical stories. He is especially remembered for his literary work in Swedish and for his long commitment to animal welfare.

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