
audiobook
RIMPISUON USVAPATSAS
A. E. INGMAN
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A twelve‑year‑old narrator is thrust into a new world when he is taken to the village school, escorted by a stern but capable caretaker. The first day is a mix of awkwardness and unexpected camaraderie, especially after a spirited confrontation with a taller classmate, Matti, turns into a solid friendship. Together they navigate the rough edges of rural life, sharing the hopes and pressures of young men on the cusp of adulthood.
Their bond soon leads them beyond the classroom to the vast, mist‑filled expanse of Rimpisuon, a swamp that dominates the northern landscape. With the guidance of a ninety‑year‑old elder who has tended the land for a lifetime, the trio sets out to uncover the mysterious secret that the swamp holds. The story blends humor, youthful determination, and the stark beauty of the Finnish frontier, inviting listeners to experience an adventure rooted in friendship and the lure of the unknown.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-01-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1860–1917
Best remembered for lively adventure stories for young readers, this Finnish writer also spent much of his working life in the church. His books mixed suspense, wilderness know-how, and a strong sense of place, and they stayed popular in Finland long after his death.
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