
MITEN ULI-RENKI TULEE ONNELLISEKSI
JEREMIAS GOTTHELF (ALBERT BITZIUS)
SISÄLLYS:
ENSIMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU.
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
Set against the quiet rhythms of a Finnish farmstead, the story follows Uli, a young servant whose days begin in a haze of sleepy mornings and clumsy mistakes. The household’s stern yet caring masters, the farmer and his wife, watch his missteps with a mix of exasperation and hope, hoping the boy will learn the hard‑won lessons of rural life.
As the weeks unfold, simple chores turn into small triumphs—learning to tend the cattle, mastering the farm’s games, and discovering the subtle ways a good word can open a stubborn ear. Through humor and gentle observation, the novel paints a vivid picture of community, duty, and the quiet ambition that drives a servant toward respect and a sense of belonging.
The narrative captures the texture of village customs, the quiet power of perseverance, and the tender moments when kindness reshapes a life. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the modest world where everyday tasks become stepping stones toward a brighter, more confident future for Uli.
Language
fi
Duration
~13 hours (804K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1797–1854
Best known by his pen name Jeremias Gotthelf, this Swiss pastor-novelist turned village life into vivid fiction full of moral struggle, humor, and sharp social observation. His stories of the Bernese countryside helped make him one of Switzerland’s most enduring nineteenth-century writers.
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