Project Gutenberg 2024-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 104 Kataja, Väinö 1867 1914 Kataja, Vaino Halleyn tähti : $b 1-näytöksinen pila $aHämeenlinna :$bArvi A. Karisto, $c1910. Tapio Riikonen "Halleyn tähti: 1-näytöksinen pila" by Väinö Kataja is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. The work reflects societal fears and beliefs regarding the astronomic event of Halley's Comet, intertwining elements of rural Finnish life with existential themes. The plot likely revolves around the impending doom foretold by the comet, as perceived by the characters, revealing their personal struggles and community dynamics in the face of such cosmic fears. The story unfolds in the home of Mäki-Matti, his wife Josefiina, and their son Uuno Akseli, set against an impending sense of disaster as the comet approaches. The play highlights Mäki-Matti’s attempts to cope with the spurious prophecies of doom, characterized by humorous exchanges and family dynamics. Josefiina's concern for her husband and their son’s laziness creates a backdrop of tension and comedy, while neighbors engage in lively discussions about the comet's possible destruction. As the narrative progresses, the characters exhibit both fear and denial about the calamity that the comet might bring, culminating in a revelation that negates their anxieties, reinforcing themes of resilience and the mundane aspects of life despite looming cosmic events. The play concludes with a sense of relief as the potential disaster passes, allowing the community to return to their daily lives, celebrating continuity and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20241002115711kataja 1910 FI Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish drama -- 20th century Halley's comet -- Drama PH Text 61360 2025-06-29T11:02:00.325079 text/html 61175 2024-12-30T13:09:18.546381 text/html 91304 2025-06-29T11:02:04.827098 application/epub+zip 90123 2025-06-29T11:02:02.630083 application/epub+zip 77838 2025-06-29T11:02:01.614086 application/epub+zip 166006 2025-06-29T11:02:06.399152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156196 2025-06-29T11:02:04.238084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 47620 2025-06-29T11:02:00.105113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27897 2024-10-10T18:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15972 2025-06-29T11:02:06.521055 application/rdf+xml 11295 2025-06-29T11:02:02.104081 image/jpeg 2954 2025-06-29T11:02:01.856105 image/jpeg 89159 2025-06-29T11:02:00.330117 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 fi.wikipedia