
A thoughtful portrait of rural life unfolds through the eyes of a seasoned councilor who spends his mornings measuring the land, sipping coffee, and listening to the chatter of farmers. He wanders between the estates of Kautinen and Kulhia, puzzling over why Kulhia’s fields yield far more despite similar acreage, and he suspects something hidden in the “pryki” that fuels the productivity.
The narrative captures the quiet tension of a community caught between tradition and ambition, as the councilor navigates polite arguments with the estate manager and reflects on his own responsibilities to the land and his family. With crisp descriptions of autumn breezes, birch‑lined lanes, and the lingering scent of pine, the story invites listeners to linger in a world where every conversation hints at deeper secrets yet to be uncovered.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (160K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1925.
Credits
Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2024-04-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1891–1926
A Finnish writer and newspaperman whose stories drew on the rough edges of northern life, he wrote about wilderness communities, freight drivers, gold prospectors, smugglers, and people making their own rules far from centers of power.
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