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Title: Kokouksesta palattua : Yksinäytöksinen kuvaus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1909.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kokouksesta palattua: Yksinäytöksinen kuvaus" by Väinö Kataja is a one-act play written in the early 20th century, likely in the 1900s. This work revolves around the themes of education and societal progress within a rural Finnish community, reflecting the tensions between traditional views and modern ideals. The play showcases the struggle for support of a folk high school, a concept that seeks to uplift the community through education. The story is set in the home of Valmari, the protagonist, and involves several key characters, including his daughter Hanna, who is deeply invested in the success of the folk high school and supports the ideas of Perälän Ville, a young man advocating for progress. The action unfolds around a town meeting where old-fashioned views clash with the hopes of the younger generation. Hanna's mother, Eeva-Priita, represents the resistance to change, worried about marrying her daughter to a prosperous but conservative farmer, Herralan Kustaa. The play captures the dynamics of familial relationships, generational conflict, and the broader societal implications of education, culminating in Ville's resolution to prove that the ideals he gained from his studies do not alienate him from hard work and community values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
EBook No.: 75305
Published: Feb 6, 2025
Downloads: 83
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: Kokouksesta palattua : Yksinäytöksinen kuvaus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1909.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kokouksesta palattua: Yksinäytöksinen kuvaus" by Väinö Kataja is a one-act play written in the early 20th century, likely in the 1900s. This work revolves around the themes of education and societal progress within a rural Finnish community, reflecting the tensions between traditional views and modern ideals. The play showcases the struggle for support of a folk high school, a concept that seeks to uplift the community through education. The story is set in the home of Valmari, the protagonist, and involves several key characters, including his daughter Hanna, who is deeply invested in the success of the folk high school and supports the ideas of Perälän Ville, a young man advocating for progress. The action unfolds around a town meeting where old-fashioned views clash with the hopes of the younger generation. Hanna's mother, Eeva-Priita, represents the resistance to change, worried about marrying her daughter to a prosperous but conservative farmer, Herralan Kustaa. The play captures the dynamics of familial relationships, generational conflict, and the broader societal implications of education, culminating in Ville's resolution to prove that the ideals he gained from his studies do not alienate him from hard work and community values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
EBook No.: 75305
Published: Feb 6, 2025
Downloads: 83
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.