Liput liehumassa

audiobook

Liput liehumassa

by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

FI·~11 hours

Chapters

Description

An evocative portrait of life on a sprawling manor unfolds, where the everyday rhythms of its residents intersect with the larger currents of a nation on the brink of change. Through the eyes of characters such as the solitary John Kurt, the narrative weaves personal longing, whispered conspiracies, and the ever‑present hum of the sea that mirrors their inner turmoil. The first part of the story introduces a community bound by duty, family ties, and the subtle power struggles that linger behind polite conversation.

As tensions rise, the characters confront questions of loyalty, honor, and the cost of speaking truth to power, while the flags above the town and harbor flutter as silent witnesses. Their journeys hint at both quiet resistance and the looming shadow of conflict, setting the stage for deeper confrontations ahead. Listeners will be drawn into a richly detailed world where personal and political destinies are inextricably linked.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~11 hours (655K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-02-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

1832–1910

A towering figure in 19th-century Norwegian literature, he wrote poems, plays, novels, and stories that helped shape Norway’s cultural identity. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903 and is also remembered for writing the lyrics to Norway’s national anthem.

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