Murroksessa

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Murroksessa

by Kössi Kaatra

FI·~26 minutes·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total
1

MURROKSESSA

0:02
2

KÖSSI KAATRA

0:06
3

SISÄLLYS:

17:49
4

I.

0:37
5

II.

7:39

Description

A fervent collection of early‑twentieth‑century Finnish poems, this work captures a restless era when ordinary people grappled with both personal rebirth and sweeping social upheaval. Its verses pulse with the urgency of labor, the promise of spring, and the raw power of nature, all woven into a lyrical call for renewal.

The poems shift from intimate introspection—“Joy, heart!”—to communal chants that rally workers, strike‑breakers, and dreamers alike. Vivid images of darkened nights, storm‑laden fields, and the clang of swords mingle with hopeful forecasts of a brighter tomorrow, offering listeners a window into the hopes and anxieties of a generation on the brink of change.

Listening feels like standing beside a crowd at the edge of a new dawn, hearing each line echo the struggle, the laughter, and the resolve that defined the time. The rhythm and cadence draw you in, making the experience both historically resonant and emotionally immediate.

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Language

fi

Duration

~26 minutes (25K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-04-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kössi Kaatra

Kössi Kaatra

1882–1928

A poet, journalist, and political activist, this Finnish writer brought working-class ideas into both literature and public life in the early 1900s. His life moved between verse, newspapers, and turbulent politics, giving his work a strong sense of conviction and urgency.

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