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PRIMULOITA
SISÄLTÖ:
A lively collection of verses invites listeners into the simple, sun‑drenched world of a Finnish village. The poems drift from the bright chatter of summer buds to the quiet longing of twilight forests, each line breathing the scent of pine, sea breezes and blooming primroses. With gentle humor and tender affection, the words celebrate childhood games, shy first loves, and the hopeful promises whispered beneath open skies.
Listeners will feel the rhythm of a harvest fair, hear the soft croon of a child’s lullaby, and share the quiet awe of a lone wanderer gazing at distant hills. The language is musical yet grounded, letting the imagination picture rust‑red cottages, swaying wheat fields and the sparkle of a wedding by the sea. It’s an ode to ordinary moments made extraordinary by heartfelt observation, perfect for anyone who enjoys poetry that feels like a warm, familiar walk through a beloved countryside.
Language
fi
Duration
~22 minutes (21K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Tampere: Wesanderin Kirjakauppa, 1900.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2024-03-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1935
A teacher, poet, and pioneering socialist voice in Finland, she wrote with the urgency of someone deeply involved in public life. Her work connects literature with the struggles for education, workers’ rights, and women’s political participation.
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