Savolaisia sutkauksia ja letkauksia

audiobook

Savolaisia sutkauksia ja letkauksia

by Juudas Puustinen, Ernst Lampén

FI·~3 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

language: Finnish

0:09

SISÄLLYS:

22:51

VESIKESÄNÄ.

0:08

IISALMEN MARKKINOILLA.

15:17

HULIVILIN PUHETTA.

0:16

HULLUTTELEVIA SUTKAUKSIA.

20:55

I

0:42

II

0:19

III

0:16

IV

0:23

Description

This audio collection gathers the spirited chatter of Savonia, a region whose language crackles with wordplay, riddles, and good‑natured ribbing. A dozen local writers contribute short pieces—proverbial jokes, brief essays, and vivid snapshots of village life—that swing from the mischievous to the warmly reflective. Together they form a mosaic that celebrates the quirks of the Savonian dialect while gently poking fun at everyday concerns.

Listening to these pages feels like stepping into a lively kitchen where stories simmer over a peat‑smoked stove, especially when the contributors raise a toast to the calm of Christmas and the hope it brings. The collection preserves a slice of early‑twentieth‑century rural Finland, capturing both the humor of local banter and the earnest longing for community and fairness. Whether you are drawn to colourful sayings or to thoughtful musings on school, politics, and daily toil, the anthology offers a charming auditory tour of a language and life that seldom appear in mainstream narratives.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~3 hours (185K characters)

Release date

2025-11-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

JP

Juudas Puustinen

1874–1934

A Finnish schoolteacher and humorist, this early 20th-century writer became known for lively stories in Savonian dialect that turn everyday village life into comedy. His work has a warm, playful feel and a strong sense of place.

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Ernst Lampén

Ernst Lampén

1865–1938

A Finnish travel writer, teacher, and journalist, he helped early readers see Finland as a country worth exploring. His books and articles mixed curiosity, local color, and a strong belief in domestic tourism.

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