
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
SISÄLLYS:
KERTOMUKSEN ALUKSI.
ENSIMMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU.
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
On a sun‑lit ridge of a quiet mountain village stands a modest dwelling where laughter and kindness seem to linger in every corner. Its inhabitants, hardened by past hardships, have finally found a fragile peace after years of wandering between life and death. The story opens with a striking young woman of snow‑white hair, welcoming guests with a gentle smile while an elderly gardener shouts at noisy children, setting a tone of warmth mixed with the everyday bustle of village life.
When a boy arrives, backpack slung over his shoulders, his mother bids him farewell with a cryptic promise: to bring back “vilun‑ihania” from the Swiss peaks. The departure sparks a cascade of good‑byes, hopeful prayers, and the quiet resolve of a father who will follow his son as far as the border. As the young traveler steps onto the path, the narrative swells with anticipation, hinting at the tender bonds and inner discoveries that await on his quest.
Through vivid descriptions of the alpine setting and the heartfelt exchanges among family and friends, the tale invites listeners to share in the bittersweet mix of longing, courage, and the promise of love that brightens even the most remote horizons.
Language
fi
Duration
~10 hours (632K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-11-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1882
Best known for vivid stories of village life in Germany’s Black Forest, this 19th-century writer helped bring everyday rural characters to the center of literary fiction. His work mixed warm observation with a strong interest in social and moral questions.
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