Salliman oikkuja

audiobook

Salliman oikkuja

by Santeri Alkio

FI·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

In a frozen Finnish village where November brings biting cold and relentless snow, a young woman named Liisa fights against numb limbs and a trembling heart to reach a distant blaze. Her steps falter, her shoes fall apart, and the desperate prayers that rise from her throat echo the fear that any home could be the one ablaze. As she staggers through the bleak street, the thin line between hope and panic sharpens, and the village’s muted cries hint at a deeper struggle for survival.

Through Liisa’s eyes the story paints a vivid portrait of rural hardship, communal bonds, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people. The narrative weaves together the stark realities of poverty with an undercurrent of faith and resilience, inviting listeners to feel the chill of the winter air and the warmth of human compassion. It is a moving glimpse into a world where every small act can become a lifeline.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (123K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-12-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Santeri Alkio

Santeri Alkio

1862–1930

A major voice in Finnish public life, he wrote fiction and essays while helping shape the ideals behind Finland’s Agrarian movement. His work joined politics, journalism, and literature with a strong interest in rural people and social reform.

View all books