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Title: Työmiehen vaimo
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty%C3%B6miehen_vaimo
Credits: Distributed Proofreaders Europe, Riikka Talonpoika and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Työmiehen vaimo" by Minna Canth is a play written in the late 19th century. The drama explores themes of marriage, gender roles, and social class through the experiences of its central character, Johanna, who navigates the challenges of her new life as a wife amidst societal expectations and personal conflicts. At the start of the play, Johanna is preparing for her wedding alongside friends and family, highlighting the celebratory atmosphere. However, as the festivities unfold, tension arises, particularly with the appearance of Homsantuu, a troubled young woman who complicates the celebration. Risto, Johanna's husband, is drawn into a confrontation with Homsantuu, exposing his character flaws and the underlying issues in his relationship with Johanna. The opening scenes set the stage for a conflict that suggests deeper societal critiques, drawing attention to the struggles of women in a patriarchy while foreshadowing the rocky dynamics of Johanna's marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
EBook No.: 11296
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 208
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Työmiehen vaimo
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty%C3%B6miehen_vaimo
Credits: Distributed Proofreaders Europe, Riikka Talonpoika and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Työmiehen vaimo" by Minna Canth is a play written in the late 19th century. The drama explores themes of marriage, gender roles, and social class through the experiences of its central character, Johanna, who navigates the challenges of her new life as a wife amidst societal expectations and personal conflicts. At the start of the play, Johanna is preparing for her wedding alongside friends and family, highlighting the celebratory atmosphere. However, as the festivities unfold, tension arises, particularly with the appearance of Homsantuu, a troubled young woman who complicates the celebration. Risto, Johanna's husband, is drawn into a confrontation with Homsantuu, exposing his character flaws and the underlying issues in his relationship with Johanna. The opening scenes set the stage for a conflict that suggests deeper societal critiques, drawing attention to the struggles of women in a patriarchy while foreshadowing the rocky dynamics of Johanna's marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
EBook No.: 11296
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 208
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.