
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed
RUNOJA - UUSI SARJA
SISÄLLYS.
I. KYLILTÄ JA MAILTA - MEIDÄN MAA.
JO KARJALAN KUNNAILLA LEHTII PUU.
ON HUOLIA NÄITÄ.
NIEMEN NEITO.
NIIN ONNEN MYYRÄÄ EI LÖYTYÄ VOI.
MYLLÄRIN TYTTÖ.
KIELTÄISIN VARMAAN.
A vivid tapestry of Finnish verse unfolds across this collection, inviting listeners to wander through the rolling hills, quiet villages, and mist‑laden rivers of the north. The first section paints the landscape with reverent lines about Karjala’s birch‑clad slopes, hardy farmers, and the gentle hum of everyday life, while later poems turn to intimate reflections on love, loss, and the quiet strength of ordinary people. Each piece rings with the cadence of folk song, letting the speaker’s voice glide between the rustle of leaves and the echo of distant church bells.
The anthology moves beyond nature, branching into elegies, romances, and lyrical musings that draw on history, mythology, and personal memory. From playful ballads about wandering minstrels to heartfelt odes addressed to cherished friends, the work balances humor with solemnity, offering a rich emotional palette. Listeners will find both comfort and curiosity in the rhythmic flow of language that captures a timeless, resilient spirit rooted in the Finnish heartland.
Language
fi
Duration
~57 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1922
Best remembered for the beloved poem "Karjalan kunnailla lehtii puu," this Finnish writer also helped bring world literature into Finnish through a long and productive translation career.
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