Saarretun näkyjä : Runoelmia

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Saarretun näkyjä : Runoelmia

by Lauri Haarla

FI·~55 minutes·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

LAURI HAARLA

0:04

language: Finnish

0:02

SISÄLLYS:

0:12

HURMIO.

1:21

SAARRETUN NÄKYJÄ.

10:33

TAISTELUIDEN LOMASSA.

1:01

25.III.18. - NYT VIIME RYNNÄKKÖÖN!

7:30

KUNNIA JA KURJUUS.

4:20

VÄSYMYS.

2:11

KUNNIAN MIEHET.

5:10

Description

A vivid tapestry of mythic voice and earthy urgency, this collection opens with a striking invocation to ancient ancestors and fierce beasts, setting a tone that blends reverence with raw intensity. The poet’s language roars through tangled images of battle, honor, and yearning, while also slipping into quieter moments of longing and contemplation. Early poems weave together the clang of weapons, the sting of exhaustion, and the flicker of hope that lingers in a single, beautiful song.

Later verses turn toward intimate visions of love and loss, juxtaposing the glow of sunrise against the shadow of looming death. The speaker wanders through fields of fire, haunted valleys, and hopeful horizons, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a world both timeless and immediate. These opening poems lay a foundation of vivid emotion and stark beauty, promising a rich auditory experience that resonates long after the final line.

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Language

fi

Duration

~55 minutes (53K characters)

Release date

2025-04-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lauri Haarla

Lauri Haarla

1890–1944

A Finnish writer, poet, and teacher, he brought history, drama, and strong feeling together in work shaped by the turbulent early decades of the 20th century. His books and plays helped make him a notable voice in Finnish literature between the wars.

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