
audiobook
MUISTELMIA HYÖNTEISMAAILMASTA
J. H. FABRE
SISÄLTÖ:
In this lively listening experience, a keen naturalist turns his sharp eye to the hidden world of insects, describing their lives with the precision of a scientist and the lyricism of a poet. Growing up amid humble hardships, he let the countryside itself become his teacher, learning to read the smallest signs of instinct and intelligence. The result is a narrative that feels both a laboratory report and a work of art, inviting listeners to see the ordinary as extraordinary.
The collection moves from the diligent constructions of carpenter bees and the swift raids of predatory wasps to the delicate courtship of beetles and the mysterious rituals of scorpions. Each chapter offers vivid anecdotes—how a leaf‑cutter ant builds its underground city, how a moth seeks out the perfect blossom, or how a beetle’s bright shell serves both defense and display. Through careful observation and gentle humor, the author reveals the logic behind these tiny creatures’ habits, making the natural world accessible and compelling without ever losing its wonder.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (297K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Jari Koivisto
Release date
2021-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1915
A patient observer of insects and the natural world, this French naturalist turned close watching into lively, memorable science writing. His books helped generations of readers see everyday creatures with fresh curiosity.
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