Maan puoleen: Runoja

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Maan puoleen: Runoja

by Juhani Siljo

FI·~36 minutes·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total

Produced by Matti Järvinen.

16:57

I.

1:29

II.

2:15

I.

1:14

II.

0:16

III.

4:23

I.

0:31

II.

8:52

Description

A lyrical journey unfolds through vivid landscapes of riverbanks, ancient castles, and rust‑coloured forests, each line shimmering with the scent of fresh spring and the deep hush of autumn. The poet’s voice moves between reverent memories of youthful triumphs and the quieter, more introspective moments when night settles over a solitary cup of wine. Imagery swells like a tide, raising images of golden treasure, green‑eyed gazes, and the endless murmur of waves, inviting listeners to linger on every breath of the natural world.

Underlying the rich scenery is a tender meditation on longing, identity, and the fleeting nature of joy. The verses weave personal confession with mythic resonance, exploring how love, loss and the passage of seasons shape our inner landscape. Listeners will feel the pull of distant horizons and the comforting weight of a familiar hearth, making this collection a resonant companion for quiet evenings or reflective walks.

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Language

fi

Duration

~36 minutes (34K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-11-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Juhani Siljo

Juhani Siljo

1888–1918

A Finnish poet and translator whose brief life left a lasting mark, he wrote with unusual intensity about inner honesty, ideals, and the demands people place on themselves.

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