Tuhkimo ja kuninkaantytär: Nelinäytöksinen satuseikkailu

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Tuhkimo ja kuninkaantytär: Nelinäytöksinen satuseikkailu

by Larin-Kyösti

FI·~1 hours

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Description

A poor but spirited girl wanders the forest, clutching a simple loaf and a sacred bow. When she meets the kind-hearted Annika, she learns of a strange prophecy that speaks of a lost queen and a kingdom waiting for a brave soul. Armed with a magical arrow and a veil over her eyes, she sets off toward an uncertain fate, dreaming of a glittering crown and a silken dress.

Along the way she encounters a host of eccentric figures—a mischievous witch named Tähkimö, a sly fortune‑teller Musta‑Mirja, and a chorus of forest creatures that both aid and impede her progress. The promise of winning a princess and half a kingdom fuels her determination, even as she must outwit jealous rivals and navigate enchanted obstacles. The tale blends classic fairy‑tale wonder with lively folk humor, inviting listeners into a world where courage, wit, and a touch of magic may yet rewrite a humble girl’s destiny.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2020-07-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

L

Larin-Kyösti

1873–1948

Best known for lyrical poems rooted in Finnish countryside life, this writer brought warmth, music, and everyday feeling into early 20th-century literature. He also wrote plays and stories, earning a lasting place in Finland’s literary history.

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