
audiobook
by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko
In a frozen Siberian outpost, a solitary exile endures a night of relentless cold and darkness. Alone in his jurt, he battles the creeping silence while trying to coax a fire from the stubborn stove, his faithful dog Serberus by his side. The narrative immerses listeners in the stark landscape—how the thin daylight fades into a veil of mist, how the walls of his shelter seem to close in, and how the distant clatter of a horse’s hooves becomes a fragile lifeline.
The story captures the raw, elemental struggle between man and the unforgiving wilderness, mixing vivid description with the quiet desperation of an isolated soul. As the fire finally flares, its warmth offers a brief respite, yet the surrounding emptiness and the howling wind remind him of the vast, indifferent world beyond. This opening sets a haunting tone, inviting listeners to feel the chill, hear the hushed sounds of the tundra, and share in the exile’s yearning for connection and survival.
Full title
Siperialaisten maanpakolaisten elämästä: "Metsä humisee" Metsälegenda
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2020-09-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1921
A writer, journalist, and public voice of conscience, his work joined vivid storytelling with deep sympathy for people living on society’s margins. Best known for tales like The Blind Musician and for his autobiographical writings, he brought moral urgency to Russian and Ukrainian literary life.
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