Iltapuhteeksi 1: Kokoelma pieniä kertomuksia

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Iltapuhteeksi 1: Kokoelma pieniä kertomuksia

by Santeri Ivalo

FI·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

A modest yet vivid anthology gathers a dozen short sketches that capture moments of everyday life in a Finnish countryside setting. The opening tale invites listeners into a bustling kitchen where children scramble for berries, their playful quarrels echoing the quiet authority of a mother who strives to balance discipline with affection. Through warm, colloquial dialogue the scene feels both nostalgic and immediate, hinting at the larger rhythms of family and community that run through the collection.

Subsequent stories drift from schoolrooms to lonely bridges, from fleeting encounters with strangers to quiet reflections on love and loss. Each piece is a self‑contained vignette, offering a glimpse into characters’ hopes, small mischiefs, and the simple truths they discover in ordinary moments. The tone varies from gently humorous to quietly contemplative, inviting listeners to linger over the textures of rural life.

Overall, the volume presents a tapestry of modest dramas and gentle humor, perfect for anyone who enjoys listening to short, evocative narratives that linger long after the final line.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~4 hours (254K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-07-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Santeri Ivalo

Santeri Ivalo

1866–1937

A Finnish novelist and journalist, he is best remembered for bringing Finnish history to life in fiction. His books often drew on the past with a clear, lively storytelling style that helped make him a widely read literary figure in Finland.

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