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Title: Varastettu polkupyörä : Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1926.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Varastettu polkupyörä: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Annikki Virvatuli is a three-act comical play written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around the amusing events that unfold after the protagonist Kaarina Koivu, a schoolteacher, discovers that her beloved bicycle has been stolen. The narrative showcases themes of community, aspirations, and the societal expectations faced by unmarried women during this period. The story unfolds in a small village, highlighting the daily life and interactions of its characters, including Kaarina, her sister Terttu, and various townspeople such as the local school administration and aspiring lovers who surround them. The disappearance of Kaarina's bicycle serves as a catalyst for a series of comedic encounters, misunderstandings, and romantic developments, culminating in the involvement of the town's new constable, Kai Ranka. As the characters navigate their frustrations with love and societal roles, the search for the bicycle inadvertently leads to blossoming romances and community bonds, resulting in humorous resolutions and revelations about their personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Virvatuli, Annikki, 1884-1940
EBook No.: 72491
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 61
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Varastettu polkupyörä : Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1926.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Varastettu polkupyörä: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Annikki Virvatuli is a three-act comical play written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around the amusing events that unfold after the protagonist Kaarina Koivu, a schoolteacher, discovers that her beloved bicycle has been stolen. The narrative showcases themes of community, aspirations, and the societal expectations faced by unmarried women during this period. The story unfolds in a small village, highlighting the daily life and interactions of its characters, including Kaarina, her sister Terttu, and various townspeople such as the local school administration and aspiring lovers who surround them. The disappearance of Kaarina's bicycle serves as a catalyst for a series of comedic encounters, misunderstandings, and romantic developments, culminating in the involvement of the town's new constable, Kai Ranka. As the characters navigate their frustrations with love and societal roles, the search for the bicycle inadvertently leads to blossoming romances and community bonds, resulting in humorous resolutions and revelations about their personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Virvatuli, Annikki, 1884-1940
EBook No.: 72491
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 61
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.