
audiobook
SAVOLAISJUTTUJA
SISÄLLYS:
HERRA ROKURISTI
ERREYS
HERRA PORMESTAR JA MUUT MUSSIIKKIHENKILÖT
HALIERAKESÄNÄ
JULJAANAN JUNNUPETTER
KELLO
KILIPAILU SEHHII
A lively collection of short, tongue‑in‑cheek stories invites listeners into a bustling early‑twentieth‑century Finnish village where the ordinary collides with the absurd. The narrator’s playful language and rapid‑fire dialogue capture a community of colorfully named characters—from the boisterous “Herra rokuristi” to a host of mischievous townsfolk—each rendered with a warm, satirical eye. The humor is rooted in everyday misunderstandings, local gossip and the occasional outlandish superstition, making the world feel both familiar and delightfully exaggerated. Listeners will enjoy the rhythm of the narration, which swings between gentle observation and exuberant farce.
The opening tale drops us into a midsummer gathering where a mysterious newcomer arrives, his flamboyant attire and puzzling speeches stirring curiosity and confusion among the villagers. As the crowd argues over his intentions—whether he is a traveling magician, a mischievous prankster, or a pretentious aristocrat—the scene erupts into a chaotic dance of words, jokes, and improvised songs. The episode sets the tone for the rest of the collection: a series of humorous vignettes that celebrate the quirks of small‑town life while gently poking fun at pretension and rumor. The listener is drawn into a warm, comedic rhythm that feels both nostalgic and freshly inventive.
Language
fi
Duration
~57 minutes (55K characters)
Release date
2024-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1880–1939

by Santeri Rissanen

by Santeri Rissanen

by Santeri Rissanen

by Santeri Rissanen

by Royall Tyler

by Maria Edgeworth

by Abraham Cahan

by Ben Jonson