"Kootut teokset 3: Näytelmät" by J. H. Erkko is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. This volume includes several plays such as "Kokkimajori," "Sotaiset veljekset," and "Kullervo," exploring themes of love, conflict, and societal expectations set against Finnish cultural backdrops. The characters within these narratives navigate complex relationships and moral dilemmas, reflecting the societal challenges of their time. The opening portion of the work begins with "Kokkimajori,"
set in a Finnish manor where a major, Meijerhoff, is preparing a feast. As the story unfolds, various characters converse about personal matters, revealing underlying tensions involving love and jealousy. The major is revealed to have complicated feelings toward Salla, the daughter of the manor's owner, despite his marriage, while Paavo, a servant, introduces comedic elements and unforeseen drama by hinting at unrest within the household. This initial scene sets the stage for conflicts related to love, loyalty, and class dynamics that seem to underpin the thematic structure of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
