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 wrote with a strong sense of faith and everyday purpose. His work ranged from original poetry and prose to translations that helped bring religious writing to Finnish readers.

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