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Title: Tukkijoella
Credits: Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Tukkijoella" by Teuvo Pakkala is a theatrical play with musical elements written in the late 19th century. The narrative takes place in a rustic Finnish setting, revolving around the lives and interactions of the loggers (tukkilaisia) and the local community, primarily focusing on themes of love, societal norms, and social hierarchies. The central characters include Turkka, a tukkipoika (logger), and Katri, the daughter of a local landowner, alongside various other villagers and loggers who navigate their relationships against a backdrop of class distinctions. The opening of "Tukkijoella" introduces us to a lively yet challenging atmosphere in a rural homestead, where characters interact through dialogue filled with both humor and tension. As Katri and Anni discuss everyday matters, the arrival of the loggers brings a shift in dynamics. Pietola, the local landowner, and others experience playful banter and underlying social tensions, particularly regarding the status of loggers. This section sets the stage for potential romantic entanglements and social conflicts, establishing relationships and rivalries that hint at the complications to come. The interplay of different characters gives an insight into village life while also foreshadowing deeper themes of identity and acceptance within the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925
EBook No.: 13308
Published: Aug 27, 2004
Downloads: 87
Language: Finnish
Subject: 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: Tukkijoella
Credits: Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Tukkijoella" by Teuvo Pakkala is a theatrical play with musical elements written in the late 19th century. The narrative takes place in a rustic Finnish setting, revolving around the lives and interactions of the loggers (tukkilaisia) and the local community, primarily focusing on themes of love, societal norms, and social hierarchies. The central characters include Turkka, a tukkipoika (logger), and Katri, the daughter of a local landowner, alongside various other villagers and loggers who navigate their relationships against a backdrop of class distinctions. The opening of "Tukkijoella" introduces us to a lively yet challenging atmosphere in a rural homestead, where characters interact through dialogue filled with both humor and tension. As Katri and Anni discuss everyday matters, the arrival of the loggers brings a shift in dynamics. Pietola, the local landowner, and others experience playful banter and underlying social tensions, particularly regarding the status of loggers. This section sets the stage for potential romantic entanglements and social conflicts, establishing relationships and rivalries that hint at the complications to come. The interplay of different characters gives an insight into village life while also foreshadowing deeper themes of identity and acceptance within the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925
EBook No.: 13308
Published: Aug 27, 2004
Downloads: 87
Language: Finnish
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.