Suorasanaisia runoelmia

audiobook

Suorasanaisia runoelmia

by Johan Ludvig Runeberg

FI·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

A weather‑beaten crew finds themselves stranded on a rugged lighthouse island on Christmas Eve, battling fierce winds and an unrelenting sea. Their makeshift shelter buzzes with the crackle of a fireplace, the soft hum of a hymn, and the chatter of a modest family that has taken refuge there. Through vivid, lyrical prose the scene comes alive, drawing listeners into the cold, salty air and the quiet camaraderie that forms amid the storm.

The collection weaves together poems that echo the hardships of seafarers, the mysteries of hidden sails, and the simple joys of hearth and home. Each piece captures a slice of life—whether it’s the tense anticipation of a fire, the quiet resolve of a lone captain, or the hopeful notes of a humble choir. Listeners will be carried along the rolling waves of language, feeling the raw edge of the northern winter and the warm glow of shared humanity.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~4 hours (257K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Johan Ludvig Runeberg

1804–1877

A central voice in Finnish literature, he wrote in Swedish and gave Finland some of its best-known poems and stories. His work helped shape a national identity, and the opening poem of The Tales of Ensign Stål later became Finland’s national anthem.

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