
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
METSÄ-KUKKIA
I. RUNOA. - ELIAS HOREBILLA.
HÄÄLAULUJA. - I.
JUMALISTA.
II. PROOSAA. - JOULU-YÖ. - I.
II. JOULUNENKELI.
UUDEN-VUODEN UKKO.
METSÄ-RUUSU.
PUOLUKKA.
A richly textured collection that weaves lyrical poetry with short prose sketches, inviting listeners into a world where forest, mountain and the human spirit intersect. The opening poem places a solitary figure in a stark cavern, contemplating the ancient forces that shape both nature and belief, while its resonant language drifts between mythic allusion and personal yearning.
The subsequent verses continue the reverent mood, offering wedding chants and hymns that echo the cadence of old rituals, each line breathing the cold air of snow‑capped heights and the hush of pine‑laden valleys. Interspersed prose pieces capture fleeting moments—a quiet Christmas night, the subtle bloom of a forest rose, the crisp bite of lingonberries—rendered with a gentle, observant eye.
Together these works create a meditative tapestry, celebrating the timeless dialogue between the land’s quiet beauty and the restless human heart, perfect for listeners who enjoy reflective, nature‑infused storytelling.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1857–1936
A Finnish writer, journalist, and Free Church preacher, he moved easily between religious life and literary work. His books and translations helped bring spiritual and moral themes to Finnish readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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