Murtuneita : Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä by Kaarle Halme

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Author Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946
Title Murtuneita : Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1910.
Note Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 74735
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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