About this book
Alla kasvon kaikkivallan by Eino Leino invites listeners into a luminous mystical trilogy where a great Finnish poet wrestles with God, selfhood, art, and destiny. Written in 1917, these interwoven poems and meditations map a spiritual journey across three movements—Jumaltieto (knowledge of God), Jumaltunto (the feeling of God), and Jumaltahto (God’s will)—blending intimate confession, visionary myth, and philosophical reflection.
Leino’s language moves from quiet self-testimony to vast cosmic sight, invoking folklore figures, Christian imagery, and modernist sensibility to probe mortality, rebirth, creativity, and social conscience. The work’s historical pulse—composed as Finland stood on the brink of independence—adds a national undercurrent to personal revelation, making it as much a cultural document as a lyrical exploration of faith and freedom. The tone alternates between devotional awe, ethical questioning, and prophetic longing without ever resolving into dogma.
Perfect for listeners of mystical poetry, Finnish literature, or philosophical audiobooks, this recording rewards those who seek meditative, richly textured verse. Listen if you want a contemplative, voice-driven experience that bridges intimate confession and sweeping, timeless vision.
