
MARGAREETA
ILMARI CALAMNIUS-KIANTO
MARGAREETA
The opening drifts through a cascade of verses that blend longing, music, and the fragile pulse of first love. A narrator meets Margareeta repeatedly, each encounter sharpening the heart’s question—“Is it really her?”—and deepening a lyrical intimacy that feels both tender and unsettled. The language swirls with images of wind‑kissed lilies, silver‑bright guitar strings, and distant bird songs, all echoing the uneasy rhythm of desire and doubt.
Soon the tone shifts toward an inner storm, as the speaker confronts pain, sacrifice, and a yearning for a love that transcends ordinary flesh. He wrestles with the paradox of wanting a celestial, almost divine, tenderness while being bound to mortal frailty. The poem’s intimate confessions and vivid sensory details promise a richly emotional listening experience that lingers long after the verses fade.
Language
fi
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-07-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1970
A bold, restless voice in Finnish literature, he is best known for The Red Line and Ryysyrannan Jooseppi, novels that brought sharp social observation and unforgettable rural characters to a wide audience. His long life, public controversies, and fierce independence helped turn him into one of Finland’s most colorful literary figures.
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