The Song of the Blood-Red Flower

Summary

The Song of the Blood-Red Flower (Finnish: Laulu tulipunaisesta kukasta) is a romance novel by Finnish writer Johannes Linnankoski, published in 1905; and is considered the author's most famous and personal work. Loosely based on the legend of Don Juan, it tells the story of a young log driver who charms women. It was awarded the State Prize for Literature in 1906, and was also given an award by the Finnish Literature Society. An English version, translated by W. J. Alexander Worster, was first published in 1921 by Moffat, Yard & Co. in New York.

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Chapters (33)

1. 1. Metsänneito
2. 2. Gaselli
3. 3. Äidin Katse
4. 4. Isä Ja Poika
5. 5. Tumma Tyttö
6. 6. Auringon Noustessa
7. 7. PlHLAJANTERTTU
8. 8. Ensi Lumi
9. 9. Annansilmä
10. 10. Koskenlaskija
11. 11. Laulu Tulipunaisesta Kukasta
12. 12. Vedenneito Ja Ahti
13. 13. Nuotiolla Neitokallion Luona
14. 14. Tuomenkukka
15. 15. Sisar-Maiju
16. 16. Elämänlanka
17. 17. Tummat Juovat
18. 18. Kaksi Ihmistä
19. 19. Malja Pohjaan!
20. 20. Tien Varrella
21. 21. Perintökaappi
22. 22. Oma Tupa
23. 23. Yhtyviä Polkuja
24. 24. Kosinta
25. 25. Katkennut Kieli
26. 26. Morsiuskamari
27. 27. Unissakävijä
28. 28. Elämän Lankoja
29. 29. Salainen Sinetti
30. 30. Toivioretki
31. 31. Tilinpäätös
32. 32. Odotellessa
33. 33. Kotiintulo