
audiobook
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
TITANICIN PERIKATO
SISÄLLYS:
I LUKU.
II LUKU.
III LUKU.
IV LUKU.
V LUKU.
VI LUKU.
VII LUKU.
A gentle spring morning in a remote Finnish village sets the stage for a young man’s restless yearning to leave home and seek a broader world. Onni Laurila, torn between familial expectations and his own dreams, decides to embark on a journey that will take him across the Atlantic, dreaming of the wonders that lie beyond the horizon. His resolve is framed against the vivid backdrop of thawing rivers, singing birds, and the quiet anticipation of departure.
The narrative then follows Onni and other hopeful emigrants as they board the famed ocean liner, a marvel of its age, eager for new beginnings. Through meticulous recounting of survivor testimonies, the book paints the ship’s bustling decks, the mingling of cultures, and the fragile optimism that fills each cabin before the night of April 14‑15, 1912, darkens the voyage. Listeners will be drawn into the personal hopes and hidden anxieties that preceded the tragedy, all rendered in a tender, immersive style.
Full title
Titanicin perikato Romantillinen kuvaus "Titanic"-laivan haaksirikosta yöllä vasten 15 päivää huhtikuuta 1912 Romantillinen kuvaus "Titanic"-laivan haaksirikosta yöllä vasten 15 päivää huhtikuuta 1912
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (295K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1927
A Finnish customs official who also wrote under the pen names Esko Virtala, Esko Wirtala, and Esko Waltala, he left behind work that connects everyday public life with literary ambition. Born in Kemi in 1864 and later active in Pietarsaari, he is remembered as both a civil servant and a writer.
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