
SISSISOTIEN AJOILTA
SISÄLLYS:
ENSIMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU.
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
KAHDEKSAS LUKU.
In the aftermath of a brutal raid, two teenage brothers stare at the smoldering ruins of their family home, their world reduced to ash and a loyal dog. Grief and uncertainty grip them until an old scout, a weather‑worn friend of their father, appears on the desolate road, offering a glimpse of safety and purpose. Together they begin to contemplate a daring journey beyond the burned countryside, toward a legendary, untouched wilderness whispered about in old songs.
The narrative follows their tentative steps toward the fabled “big blue meadow,” a place said to be free from the marauding enemy and rich with game, fish, and hidden shelters. Along the way they encounter mysterious hunters, a restless bear, and the fragile bonds of a community trying to rebuild from ruin. With each challenge the brothers learn to balance the harshness of survival with the sudden flashes of hope that keep their hearts moving forward.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Helsinki: Otava, 1907.
Credits
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Apr 16, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1863–1930
A Finnish educator and folklore scholar, he also wrote vivid memoirs shaped by political exile and years of close engagement with public life. His work moves between scholarship, translation, and firsthand historical witness.
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