Saksanmaa :  Talvinen tarina

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Saksanmaa : Talvinen tarina

by Heinrich Heine

FI·~1 hours

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Description

A compact collection of lyrical poems invites listeners into a world where love, longing, and sly wit intertwine with the rhythms of everyday life. The verses move from tender whispers of affection to sharp, ironic observations, all wrapped in a musical cadence that feels both intimate and timeless. Each piece captures a fleeting emotion, offering a glimpse of the poet’s restless heart and his keen eye for the contradictions of society.

Translated into Finnish with a careful ear for nuance, this edition opened a new doorway for readers in the early twentieth century, bringing the German lyric tradition to a wider audience. The translator’s skill preserves the original’s playful irony while letting the language breathe naturally, making the poems feel fresh even today. Listeners will discover why these songs have resonated across generations, echoing the universal pulse of desire, melancholy, and the quiet humor that underlies human experience.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (102K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Helsinki: Otava, 1904.

Credits

Jari Koivisto

Release date

2023-10-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Heinrich Heine

Heinrich Heine

1797–1856

A sharp, lyrical voice of 19th-century Europe, this German poet and essayist mixed romance, wit, and political bite in ways that still feel fresh. Best known for poems that inspired generations of composers, he also wrote vividly about exile, freedom, and modern life.

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