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Title: Talonhuijari
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1913.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Talonhuijari" by Maila Talvio is a play written in the early 20th century. This work features a blend of romantic and dramatic elements centered around the themes of love and rural life. It unfolds a narrative in a countryside setting, where relationships and societal roles are explored among a group of characters. The storyline revolves around the Vartia family as they face the impending sale of their home to a prospective buyer, colloquially referred to as the "talo huijari" (house swindler). The characters include Saima, who is preparing to leave for Helsinki, her sister Lyyli, and their suitors, Janne and Matti. As tensions rise regarding the sale, the young couples navigate their feelings for one another, resulting in unexpected revelations. Ultimately, the dialogue reveals the bittersweet realities of rural life and love as the characters confront their desires and societal expectations, leading to a resolution where love triumphs over adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74627
Published: Oct 23, 2024
Downloads: 100
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: Talonhuijari
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1913.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Talonhuijari" by Maila Talvio is a play written in the early 20th century. This work features a blend of romantic and dramatic elements centered around the themes of love and rural life. It unfolds a narrative in a countryside setting, where relationships and societal roles are explored among a group of characters. The storyline revolves around the Vartia family as they face the impending sale of their home to a prospective buyer, colloquially referred to as the "talo huijari" (house swindler). The characters include Saima, who is preparing to leave for Helsinki, her sister Lyyli, and their suitors, Janne and Matti. As tensions rise regarding the sale, the young couples navigate their feelings for one another, resulting in unexpected revelations. Ultimately, the dialogue reveals the bittersweet realities of rural life and love as the characters confront their desires and societal expectations, leading to a resolution where love triumphs over adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74627
Published: Oct 23, 2024
Downloads: 100
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.