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Title: Murtuneita : Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1910.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Murtuneita: Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Kaarle Halme is a four-act play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a rural family, focusing on the interactions and conflicts between characters such as Erkki Koljas, his children Pentti and Eevi, and Aina, who is engaged with Pentti. The play explores themes of familial duty, love, societal expectations, and personal ambition, offering a glimpse into the emotional landscapes of its characters. The opening of the play sets a domestic scene in a richly decorated rural living room during a winter afternoon. It introduces the characters Eevi and Pentti, who engage in a light-hearted yet revealing conversation about their expectations and opinions on Aina, who is a schoolteacher in their village. Tensions emerge concerning family obligations and romantic interests, particularly around Pentti's affection for Aina and the pressure from their father, Erkki Koljas, regarding societal and financial ambitions. The characters depict different perspectives on love and duty, hinting at deeper issues to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946
EBook No.: 74735
Published: Nov 13, 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: Murtuneita : Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1910.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Murtuneita: Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Kaarle Halme is a four-act play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a rural family, focusing on the interactions and conflicts between characters such as Erkki Koljas, his children Pentti and Eevi, and Aina, who is engaged with Pentti. The play explores themes of familial duty, love, societal expectations, and personal ambition, offering a glimpse into the emotional landscapes of its characters. The opening of the play sets a domestic scene in a richly decorated rural living room during a winter afternoon. It introduces the characters Eevi and Pentti, who engage in a light-hearted yet revealing conversation about their expectations and opinions on Aina, who is a schoolteacher in their village. Tensions emerge concerning family obligations and romantic interests, particularly around Pentti's affection for Aina and the pressure from their father, Erkki Koljas, regarding societal and financial ambitions. The characters depict different perspectives on love and duty, hinting at deeper issues to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946
EBook No.: 74735
Published: Nov 13, 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.