
A restless eighteen‑year‑old leaves the quiet confines of her Finnish hometown after a family arrangement sends her toward Tuscany. The journey promises an escape from the stifling routine of her father's house and an introduction to the vivid landscapes, languages, and customs that have long lived in her imagination. As she travels through the Alpine valleys and along the sparkling lakes, the Italian sky and its bright, fragrant citrus groves awaken a sense of possibility she has never known.
Arriving in Rome, she finds shelter with a kindly painter and quickly befriends a handsome young traveler, the son of a celebrated Italian singer. Their companionship grows amid the bustling streets, shared meals, and whispered conversations about art and music. Together they explore the ancient city, each step deepening her fascination with a world that feels both foreign and intimately familiar, setting the stage for a summer of discovery and heartfelt connections.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Rikonen
Release date
2020-03-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1790–1869
A leading voice of French Romanticism, he brought a new intimacy to poetry and later stepped into public life during one of France’s most dramatic political upheavals.
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