Sata ja yksi laulua; Hiihtäjän virsiä; Pyhä kevät

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Sata ja yksi laulua; Hiihtäjän virsiä; Pyhä kevät

by Eino Leino

FI·~2 hours

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Description

A vibrant tapestry of verse unfolds, capturing the restless spirit of the Finnish landscape and its people at the turn of the twentieth century. The collection moves from the icy hush of winter forests to the bright promise of spring, each poem humming with the cadence of folk songs and the quiet awe of sunrise over frozen lakes. Themes of love, longing, and the search for inner truth ripple through the lines, inviting listeners to wander alongside solitary skiers, wandering troubadours, and reflective dreamers.

Interwoven with hymns and lyrical sketches, the work balances tender intimacy with sweeping, heroic tones that echo the nation’s cultural heartbeat. Listeners will hear the rustle of pine needles, the echo of distant bells, and the whispered prayers of a wandering soul, all rendered in a language that feels both ancient and immediate. The result is an immersive journey through emotion and nature, offering a timeless resonance that still speaks to modern ears.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (144K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-01-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Eino Leino

Eino Leino

1878–1926

A leading voice in Finnish literature, this poet brought together the rhythms of folk tradition and a modern, personal lyric style. His writing moves easily between nature, love, sorrow, and national feeling, which helps explain why it still speaks to readers today.

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