Rakkautta: Novelleja

audiobook

Rakkautta: Novelleja

by Maria Jotuni

FI·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

RAKKAUTTA

0:02

MARIA JOTUNI

0:13

IN MEMORIAM

1:19

AUGUSTA AURELL

6:19

EI KANNATTANUT

6:49

UNTA!

5:03

HERMAN - I

3:07

II

2:31

III

1:31

IV

7:38
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Description

A contemplative collection that drifts through the inner lives of its characters, this work opens with a lyrical meditation on time, memory, and the restless yearning for love. The prose moves between poetic reflections and intimate dialogue, inviting listeners to feel the tension between longing and resignation as a young woman confronts the expectations of a father‑figure and the shadows of her own desires.

The stories unfold in a quiet Finnish setting, where ordinary moments—rain against a window, a hesitant knock on a door—become portals for deeper questions about identity, duty, and the fragile promise of connection. Each vignette balances melancholy with moments of stark honesty, offering a tender, if sometimes unsettling, portrait of people navigating the space between what they give and what they receive. The listening experience is both reflective and evocative, perfect for anyone who enjoys literature that lingers long after the final words fade.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jun 22, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Maria Jotuni

Maria Jotuni

1880–1943

A pioneering Finnish writer and playwright, Maria Jotuni brought sharp humor and psychological insight to stories about love, marriage, money, and everyday life. Her work is known for its clear style, vivid dialogue, and fearless attention to women’s experiences.

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