Project Gutenberg 2013-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 93 Linnankoski, Johannes 1869 1913 Peltonen, Vihtori Ikuinen taistelu Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Ikuinen taistelu" by Johannes Linnankoski is a dramatic play written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around themes of struggle, existence, and the conflict between good and evil, portrayed through a retelling of the biblical story of Adam, Eve, and their sons Cain and Abel. The characters, particularly Cain and Abel, embody different aspects of humanity's quest for meaning and autonomy within the framework of divine order. At the start of "Ikuinen taistelu," the stage is set with a serene riverbank, as characters Aada and Silla gather apples, reflecting the tranquility before the impending conflict. Their conversations are lighthearted until Abel arrives, expressing his optimistic connection with nature and family. The scene introduces the conflict between Cain, who embodies ambition and defiance, and Abel, representing innocence and faithfulness. Through dialogues revealing their differing perspectives on life and divine expectation, the narrative establishes a looming tension as Cain's feelings of jealousy and rebellion rise, hinting at the tragic events to unfold. The atmosphere is rich with symbolism, contrasting the idyllic setting with the underlying themes of rivalry and moral struggle that will eventually lead to dramatic consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fi Bible plays Cain (Biblical figure) -- Drama Abel (Biblical figure) -- Drama PH Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 232261 2025-08-18T04:21:18.728371 text/html 232072 232011 2024-10-18T14:51:22.318940 2023-09-19T10:12:08.043827 text/html text/html 150802 2025-08-18T04:21:24.747307 application/epub+zip 152808 2025-08-18T04:21:20.570340 application/epub+zip 152807 2025-08-18T04:21:19.413344 application/epub+zip 321987 2025-08-18T04:21:27.562313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303169 2025-08-18T04:21:24.009320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276054 2022-09-20T08:46:39.160950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183020 2025-08-18T04:21:18.292345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163300 2024-10-23T20:16:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17500 2025-08-18T04:21:27.692289 application/rdf+xml 14751 2025-08-18T04:21:19.918343 image/jpeg 3744 2025-08-18T04:21:19.664339 image/jpeg 149737 2025-08-18T04:21:18.746345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia