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Title: Huhtikuun-Manta
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1911.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Huhtikuun-Manta" by Maila Talvio is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play centers around the life of Manta, a middle-aged woman navigating personal and social feelings amidst familial and societal expectations. It reflects the social dynamics and issues related to marriage and divorce, showcasing the challenges faced by women of that era. In the play, Manta grapples with her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Matti, as her emotions range from frustration to affection. The story unfolds within their modest home, where Manta finds herself reflecting on her life's disappointments and joy while interacting with characters such as Miina, a lively village girl, and Pilliskuru, a wealthy cattle dealer. Tensions rise as Manta contemplates divorce, inspired by the recent separation of a local doctor and his wife, only to ultimately embrace reconciliation with Matti. The play highlights themes of love, tradition, and the struggle for women to assert their identities within their marriages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74663
Published: Oct 31, 2024
Downloads: 103
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: Huhtikuun-Manta
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1911.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Huhtikuun-Manta" by Maila Talvio is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play centers around the life of Manta, a middle-aged woman navigating personal and social feelings amidst familial and societal expectations. It reflects the social dynamics and issues related to marriage and divorce, showcasing the challenges faced by women of that era. In the play, Manta grapples with her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Matti, as her emotions range from frustration to affection. The story unfolds within their modest home, where Manta finds herself reflecting on her life's disappointments and joy while interacting with characters such as Miina, a lively village girl, and Pilliskuru, a wealthy cattle dealer. Tensions rise as Manta contemplates divorce, inspired by the recent separation of a local doctor and his wife, only to ultimately embrace reconciliation with Matti. The play highlights themes of love, tradition, and the struggle for women to assert their identities within their marriages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 74663
Published: Oct 31, 2024
Downloads: 103
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.