Virrantyven

audiobook

Virrantyven

by Otto Manninen

FI·~57 minutes·48 chapters

Chapters

48 total

language: Finnish

0:06

SISÄLLYS: - VIRRANTYVEN

0:02

ARAT ÄÄNET

0:11

RAUHANMIES

0:05

SEPPOJEN TULILLA

0:09

MUISTOJEN PÄIVIÄ

0:10

LEHMUKSEN ALLA

0:04

KULTAISET TORVET

0:01

VIRRANTYVEN

1:29

ARAT ÄÄNET - ARAT ÄÄNET

0:53
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Description

A vivid chorus of poems unfolds across the changing seasons, inviting listeners into the quiet rhythms of Finnish countryside. From the trembling dawn of April mornings to the radiant heat of midsummer, each piece paints a landscape of flowing rivers, blooming fields, and whispering woods. The language swirls with rich imagery—golden crowns on reeds, silver‑blue wings that glide, and the soft murmur of water under sunlight—creating a tapestry that feels both timeless and intimately personal.

Interwoven with mythic motifs and gentle philosophical musings, the collection also touches on deeper currents of memory, loss, and renewal. Listeners will hear the echo of ancient songs alongside modern reflections, as the poet moves from playful verses about children’s games to solemn meditations on the passage of time. The result is a lyrical journey that celebrates both the external world and the inner landscape, offering a soothing yet thought‑provoking listening experience.

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Language

fi

Duration

~57 minutes (54K characters)

Release date

Apr 28, 2025

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Otto Manninen

Otto Manninen

1872–1950

A pioneer of modern Finnish poetry, this writer was known for language so precise and musical that his poems were often described as tightly woven. He also brought major classics from Homer to Goethe into Finnish, leaving a lasting mark on the language itself.

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