Satu sydämestä ja auringosta

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Satu sydämestä ja auringosta

by Elina Vaara

FI·~21 minutes

Chapters

Description

A lyrical tapestry of Finnish folklore, this collection weaves together enchanted forests, moon‑lit lakes, and ancient castles into a series of short, atmospheric tales. Each story unfolds with gentle rhythm, from a princess fleeing a shadowy tower to a wistful summer remembered in the rustle of leaves, inviting listeners to linger in the hush of far‑away woods and the soft echo of distant songs. The language is rich with vivid images—sapphire rain, amber sunsets, and whispering winds—that conjure both wonder and quiet melancholy.

The volume balances tender romance with a touch of the uncanny, offering moments of quiet reverie alongside the faint pulse of hidden danger. Whether following a shy prince through a glass‑capped kingdom or listening to the plaintive call of a lake’s spirit, the narratives carry a timeless, heart‑felt quality that feels both intimate and mythic. Listeners will find themselves drifting between light and shadow, carried by the gentle cadence of each tale’s own melody.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.

Credits

Tuula Temonen

Release date

2023-10-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elina Vaara

Elina Vaara

1903–1980

A Finnish poet with a long, wide-ranging career, she was known for lyrical verse that helped shape modern Finnish-language poetry. Writing under the pen name Elina Vaara, she published for decades and remained a recognizable literary voice in Finland.

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