
audiobook
SEIKKAILU JALKAMATKALLA
C. HOSTRUP
SANTTU.
AIRIO.
ESIRIPPU.
KAISLA.
HELLÄ.
KAISLA.
HELLÄ.
KAISLA.
A lively musical comedy opens on a sunny meadow near the grand Lahdenpohjan manor, where a rag‑tag group of characters gathers for the first act. The scene introduces a proud land‑owner, his daughter Laura, the clever agronomist Kaisla, the diligent local constable Paukku, and a host of servants and villagers. Their conversations quickly turn mischievous when Santtu‑Sihteeri, a freshly escaped prisoner, bumps into the hapless farmhand Manu, sparking a witty exchange about stolen money, desperate schemes, and the quirks of rural life.
The dialogue is peppered with catchy tunes and playful wordplay, giving listeners a taste of early‑twentieth‑century Finnish humor and social satire. As the characters argue over a ten‑mark bounty and the mystery of the manor’s owner, the audience is drawn into a world where ambition, poverty, and pride collide in charming, melodic conflict. The first act sets the stage for a spirited adventure that promises both laughs and a glimpse into the era’s everyday drama.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-05-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1892
A Danish poet, playwright, and priest, he became known for lively comedies, clear dialogue, and writing that gave comfort and encouragement to readers in 19th-century Denmark.
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