Sanoma merellä

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Sanoma merellä

by Charles Dickens

FI·~4 hours·1 chapter

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Produced by Tapio Riikonen

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The story opens on a rugged coastal village clinging to sheer cliffs, its winding stair‑like lanes and jutting stone houses looking down at a bustling pier. Captain Jorgan, a worldly seafarer, stands on the deck and declares the place the most extraordinary and beautiful he has ever seen. The air hums with gull cries, the clang of horse‑drawn carts, and the steady rhythm of fishermen pulling in their nets. Through his eyes the reader feels both the isolation and the vibrant community that thrives against the relentless sea.

In his first hours ashore, Jorgan strikes up conversations with a shy young fisherman and a quiet girl watching from a vine‑covered cottage. Their simple questions about love, work, and the future hint at deeper stories hidden among the cliffs. As the captain listens, a sense of unease begins to surface, suggesting that the village’s charm may conceal old grudges and unspoken promises. Listeners are invited to join Jorgan’s curiosity and discover what lies beneath the picturesque surface.

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Language

fi

Duration

~4 hours (249K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-03-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

1812–1870

Famous for unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and a deep sympathy for ordinary people, this Victorian storyteller turned social criticism into some of the most widely loved novels in English. His books still feel lively and dramatic, whether he is writing about hardship, hope, or the strange comedy of everyday life.

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