
In a time when Rome’s emperor and Jerusalem’s king rule side by side, an uncanny darkness falls over the world, halting rivers, silencing winds, and freezing every living thing. Amid this eerie night, a small group of courtiers carries a humble offering to the Capitoline, only to encounter a towering, ageless figure whose presence feels both prophetic and terrifying. Their whispered speculation that this woman might be a sibyl sets the stage for a tale where the line between miracle and omen blurs.
The narrative then follows a wandering stranger who arrives looking like a savior, sharing bread with the starving and quickly gathering followers. As famine tightens its grip, his deeds spark hope and suspicion alike, hinting at a deeper conflict between divine promise and hidden menace. Listeners are drawn into a richly textured world of ancient politics, mysticism, and the unsettling question of what true salvation really means.
Language
fi
Duration
~9 hours (568K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-12-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1940
A pioneer of Swedish literature, this Nobel Prize winner wrote stories that blend folklore, moral depth, and a strong sense of place. She is still especially loved for The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, a classic that carries readers across Sweden through the eyes of a child and a wild goose.
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