Soittajan tarina: Maaseutu-elegia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drachmann, Holger, 1846-1908

Contributor:

Palola, Eino, 1885-1951

Standardized Title:

Kirke og orgel. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Soittajan tarina: Maaseutu-elegia" by Holger Drachmann is a poetic narrative, likely written in the early 20th century. The work seems to revolve around the themes of music, love, and the passage of time, with a central focus on a character described as an old organist, Master Ollivier, and the impact of his music on those around him. The backdrop is a rural setting, capturing both the beauty and decay of a bygone era." "The opening of the book introduces us to an old church, worn down over time yet resonant with the powerful sound of the organ. Two young women, Grethi and Babli, are drawn to the organist's music, which speaks to deeper emotional layers than mere notes; it evokes longing and beauty amidst the church's dilapidation. Grethi's curiosity leads her to listen intently to the mastery of the organist, suggesting her emotional connection to music and foreshadowing a more complex interplay of relationships as the narrative unfolds. The stage is set for a story that intertwines personal and communal struggles against a backdrop of exquisite music and stark reality." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-12-28