Publisher's Synopsis
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower is a novel written by Finnish author Johannes Linnankoski and published in 1921. The story is set in rural Finland in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Juhani, who lives with his family in a small village. Juhani is a dreamer and a poet, who is fascinated by the beauty of nature and the mysteries of life. He falls in love with a girl named Aino, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and redemption, as Juhani struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Aino and his own place in the world. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old man, a beautiful gypsy woman, and a mysterious stranger who seems to hold the key to his destiny.The Song of the Blood-Red Flower is a lyrical and evocative work of literature, filled with vivid descriptions of the Finnish countryside and the people who inhabit it. It is a timeless tale of love and longing, of the beauty and cruelty of life, and of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find meaning in a world that can often seem dark and unforgiving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
