Taiston tiellä

Name: Taiston tiellä
Author: Larin-Kyösti

By Larin-Kyösti

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About This Book

A collection of poems composed during years of upheaval that alternates stirring martial exhortations and rallying cries with elegiac meditations and prophetic visions. Songs urge resistance against oppression, celebrate comradeship and sacrifice, and call for renewed freedom, while shorter lyrics examine personal loss, seasonal rites and religious imagery. Several pieces stage imagined or recalled trials and battlefield scenes, others offer apocalyptic or visionary sequences blending natural landscapes with cosmic conflict. Across varied forms the poems balance anger and consolation, emphasizing perseverance, communal memory, and the hope for renewal.

About the Author

Larin-Kyösti

Larin-Kyösti was a Finnish author known for his diverse contributions to literature, including poetry, plays, and narratives that reflect the cultural and social landscape of Finland. His notable works include "Aarteenkaivajat," a tale that captures the spirit of adventure, and "Aslak Hetta: Kertova lappalaisrunoelma," which showcases his ability to weave folklore into poetic form. Larin-Kyösti's writing often explores themes of identity and national pride, making him a significant figure in Finnish literary heritage. His works continue to resonate with readers interested in the intersection of tradition and modernity in Finnish culture.