
VUORIVAELTAJA
LARIN-KYÖSTI
SISÄLTÖ:
The volume gathers a vivid parade of poems that wander from bright midsummer fields to the quiet hush of night on the mountains. With soaring images of sun‑lit meadows, bustling city streets, and whispered folklore, each piece pulses with a distinct voice that feels both intimate and communal. The poet’s language is richly textured, turning ordinary moments—like a rooster’s crow or a lantern’s glow—into miniature celebrations of life.
In listening, you’ll be carried along a rhythm that shifts from joyful song to thoughtful reverie, offering a glimpse of early‑twentieth‑century Finland through its seasons, its festivals, and its inner musings. The collection balances playful humor, tender longing, and occasional melancholy, inviting you to pause and hear the whisper of wind over pine, the clatter of market stalls, or the soft chant of a night hymn. Whether you seek a burst of sunlight or a quiet reflection, these verses create a soundscape that feels both timeless and warmly familiar.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (87K characters)
Release date
Aug 20, 2024
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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