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Title: Elinan häät : seuranäytelmä
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1912.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Elinan häät: seuranäytelmä" by Maila Talvio is a drama written in the early 20th century. This play revolves around the wedding of Elina, who is the daughter of a shoemaker's widow, and her interactions with various characters, including her groom, Vihtori, and their respective families and friends. The storyline likely delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and family dynamics, set in a rural Finnish context. The narrative follows the tensions and comedic elements that arise from the wedding preparations and the varied personalities of the attendees. Key characters include Elina, who grapples with the weight of her impending marriage; Vihtori, who is faced with the responsibility of taking over his family's estate, and other figures who contribute to the chaotic atmosphere, like Rinkin-Antti and Kokki-Vappu. As the plot unfolds, issues of tradition versus modernity, the desire for personal freedom, and the underlying comedy of the wedding festivities come to the forefront, ultimately celebrating love and community spirit amid the challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74530
Published: Oct 6, 2024
Downloads: 94
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: Elinan häät : seuranäytelmä
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1912.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Elinan häät: seuranäytelmä" by Maila Talvio is a drama written in the early 20th century. This play revolves around the wedding of Elina, who is the daughter of a shoemaker's widow, and her interactions with various characters, including her groom, Vihtori, and their respective families and friends. The storyline likely delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and family dynamics, set in a rural Finnish context. The narrative follows the tensions and comedic elements that arise from the wedding preparations and the varied personalities of the attendees. Key characters include Elina, who grapples with the weight of her impending marriage; Vihtori, who is faced with the responsibility of taking over his family's estate, and other figures who contribute to the chaotic atmosphere, like Rinkin-Antti and Kokki-Vappu. As the plot unfolds, issues of tradition versus modernity, the desire for personal freedom, and the underlying comedy of the wedding festivities come to the forefront, ultimately celebrating love and community spirit amid the challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74530
Published: Oct 6, 2024
Downloads: 94
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.