Murtovarkaus; Roinilan talossa by Minna Canth
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| Author | Canth, Minna, 1844-1897 |
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| Title | Murtovarkaus; Roinilan talossa |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roinilan_talossa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Murtovarkaus; Roinilan talossa" by Minna Canth is a play written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of rural Finland, the unfolding drama centers around themes of love, social status, and tradition, focusing on characters such as the young lovers Niilo and Helena, the ambitious Loviisa, and the enigmatic figure Penttula. The opening of the play introduces Juhannusaatto, a joyful Midsummer Eve celebration in a village, where the youth engage in dancing and merriment. Amidst the festivities, candid dialogues reveal the social dynamics and romantic tensions among the characters. Peltola, a landowner, expresses his desire for his son Niilo to marry Loviisa, while Niilo seems to be drawn toward Helena, a torppari's daughter. As conversations flow, we witness hints of personal conflict, societal expectations, and foreshadow the jealousy and rivalry that will emerge amongst the characters as interactions with Penttula, who blends the roles of the village sorcerer, complicate relationships and destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13164 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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