
This volume gathers a vibrant assortment of lyrical poems that echo the rhythms of rural Finland at the turn of the twentieth century. The verses move from the hush of a night‑sailing voyage to the restless chatter of clouds, from the tender affection for a forest sapling to the melancholy of a distant hometown. Each piece is sung in a simple, almost folk‑like cadence, allowing the listener to feel the wind, the water, and the quiet longing that threads through the poet’s world.
In addition to its vivid natural imagery, the collection touches on love, loss, and the quiet resilience of everyday people. The language is direct yet musical, inviting an intimate dialogue with the reader as the poet celebrates both the harshness of winter storms and the gentle glow of summer evenings. Listening to these poems feels like walking along a mist‑covered shoreline, hearing the echo of a distant lullaby that still resonates today.
Language
fi
Duration
~35 minutes (33K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2019-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1970
A vivid Finnish novelist and poet, he wrote with sharp social feeling and a strong sense of place. He is especially remembered for stories that brought rural poverty and everyday struggle into Finnish literature.
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