Minkä mitäkin Tyrolista

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Minkä mitäkin Tyrolista

by Juhani Aho

FI·~2 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

MINKÄ MITÄKIN TYROLISTA

0:04

SISÄLLYS:

22:44

POLKUPYÖRÄLLÄ REININ RANTOJA.

22:03

KUVAUKSIA SVEITSISTÄ

0:02

IHANNEMAA.

12:52

VALOKUVA SVEITSISTÄ.

3:48

YLÖS ALPEILLE.

13:16

MINKÄ MITÄKIN TYROLISTA

0:02

TULO TYROLIIN.

6:00

»ENSI-ILTA».

4:51
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Description

A pair of Finnish wanderers set out in the dead of winter, swapping the familiar hush of snow‑bound Finland for the unexpected thrill of a bicycle journey along the Rhine. Their eyes take in the stark beauty of icy seas, bustling ports and the quiet charm of towns that seem to resist the rush of modern railways. Through witty observations they contrast the clatter of trains with the intimacy of pedalling, finding that the slower pace reveals details a window‑seat traveler would miss.

Their adventure soon turns southward, toward the alpine heights of Tyrol, where the landscape shifts from flat riverbanks to soaring mountain villages. The narrative captures the crisp Alpine air, the rhythm of village life, and the raw power of nature that shapes both people and place. Along the way, Aho blends humor with keen description, inviting listeners to experience a bygone era of travel where curiosity and perseverance drive the journey.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (164K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 18, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Juhani Aho

Juhani Aho

1861–1921

A central voice in Finnish literature, this novelist and journalist helped bring realism into Finnish prose while also writing with warmth about rural life, nature, and everyday change. His work ranges from sharp social observation to lyrical, deeply human storytelling.

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