
audiobook
TIRISEN KOSINTA; MILJOONA-ARPA; TOPPAKAHVIA
PASI JÄÄSKELÄINEN
SISÄLLYS:
TIRISEN KOSINTA - HENKILÖT:
TIRINEN
ANNA-MARI
TIRINEN
ANNA-MARI
TIRINEN
ANNA-MARI
A lively snapshot of rural Finnish life unfolds in this collection of three one‑act pieces, each brimming with humor and everyday banter. In the opening scene we meet Tirinen, a weary farmhand, and Anna‑Mari, a sharp‑tongued widow, as they argue over a stray cow, a leaky kettle and the stubbornness of old farm routines. Their witty exchanges reveal a world where simple chores become grand dramas, and the crackling fireplace sets the stage for both complaint and camaraderie.
The second and third acts continue the pattern, introducing new characters and situations that lampoon the quirks of small‑town existence—from hopeful lottery dreams to the chaos of a bustling coffee house. While the plots stay grounded in the characters’ immediate concerns, the dialogue sparkles with regional flavor and a gentle satire of human foibles.
Listeners will be drawn into the warm, cluttered rooms and the rhythm of daily toil, discovering how humor can turn even the most mundane moments into entertaining vignettes of life on the Finnish countryside.
Language
fi
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2024-01-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Known for literary fantasy that slips the strange into everyday life, this Finnish novelist has earned a devoted following at home and abroad. His stories often mix mystery, dark humor, and a deep love of books.
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