
audiobook
V. A. KOSKENNIEMI
language: Finnish
SISÄLLYS: - I
II
III
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I. PANIN KAIPAUS.
KRONOKSEN VALITUS.
POPPELIT.
A haunting chorus of mythic voices drifts through this collection, where ancient deities linger in modern yearning. The opening elegy gives Pan, once the carefree lord of the wild, a sorrowful solitude that reverberates in every line, while the subsequent lament of Kronos resounds with a primal clash between creator and earth. Throughout, the poet weaves together love‑laden invocations, battle songs, and tender epigrams that echo the rhythms of forgotten rites.
Divided into five parts, the volume moves from grand mythic disputes to intimate meditations on heart and death. Themes of longing, loss, and the fragile beauty of fleeting moments are explored through dense, lyric language that feels both timeless and strikingly personal. In the final section, a series of epigraphs mark graves of philosophers, soldiers, poets, and even a humble dog, inviting listeners to contemplate how each soul, however humble, contributes its own fragile stanza to the endless poem of existence.
Language
fi
Duration
~34 minutes (33K characters)
Release date
2025-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1885–1962
A major Finnish poet, critic, and scholar, he helped shape his country’s literary life in the first half of the 20th century. His work is especially remembered for its polished style, patriotic feeling, and strong public presence.
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