
audiobook
by Larin-Kyösti
TUHKIMO JA KUNINKAANTYTÄR
LARIN-KYÖSTI
HENKILÖT:
ESI-NÄYTÖS.
VÄLIVEEHO.
ENSIMMÄINEN NÄYTÖS.
TOINEN NÄYTÖS.
KOLMAS NÄYTÖS.
NELJÄS NÄYTOS.
A poor but spirited girl wanders the forest, clutching a simple loaf and a sacred bow. When she meets the kind-hearted Annika, she learns of a strange prophecy that speaks of a lost queen and a kingdom waiting for a brave soul. Armed with a magical arrow and a veil over her eyes, she sets off toward an uncertain fate, dreaming of a glittering crown and a silken dress.
Along the way she encounters a host of eccentric figures—a mischievous witch named Tähkimö, a sly fortune‑teller Musta‑Mirja, and a chorus of forest creatures that both aid and impede her progress. The promise of winning a princess and half a kingdom fuels her determination, even as she must outwit jealous rivals and navigate enchanted obstacles. The tale blends classic fairy‑tale wonder with lively folk humor, inviting listeners into a world where courage, wit, and a touch of magic may yet rewrite a humble girl’s destiny.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Jul 26, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1948
A major voice in Finnish poetry, he drew on folk-song rhythms, nature, and everyday life to create verses that remain closely tied to Finland’s literary and musical heritage. His poems were later set to music by composers including Jean Sibelius and Yrjö Kilpinen.
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