Runoelmia

audiobook

Runoelmia

by Antti Mäkinen

FI·~1 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe.

8:59

I.

1:22

II.

1:06

III.

0:45

IV.

0:57

I.

0:40

II.

0:17

III.

26:14

I.

0:33

II.

26:55

Description

This lyrical anthology invites listeners into the rugged heart of northern Finland, where snow‑bound fields and restless bears awaken beneath a stubborn sky. Through vivid, rhythmic verses the poet celebrates a hardy folk whose lives are bound to the land, its harvests, and the echo of ancient songs. Each stanza weaves together pastoral devotion and a fierce resolve, echoing the spirit of a nation that has endured both famine and war.

The collection moves from tranquil spring blossoms to the fierce drum of battle, tracing a timeless yearning for freedom and a reverent love for the motherland. Listeners will sense the lingering scent of pine forests, the clamor of church bells, and the whispered prayers of generations that have sown and defended their fields. All the while, the poet’s voice remains bright and hopeful, offering a musical tribute that feels both historic and intimately personal.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (99K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2009-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Antti Mäkinen

Antti Mäkinen

1857–1936

A Finnish writer, journalist, and Free Church preacher, he moved easily between religious life and literary work. His books and translations helped bring spiritual and moral themes to Finnish readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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