Harjoitushetki Himppulassa : Yksinäytöksinen sankaripila by Kaarle Halme
Harjoitushetki Himppulassa : Yksinäytöksinen sankaripila by Kaarle Halme is a one-act stage comedy—a farcical sketch—written in the early 20th century. Set in a rural community hall, it lightly satirizes small-town militia drilling, poking fun at bluster, incompetence, and local pride during volunteer military exercises. The action unfolds on a summer Sunday at the village hall stage. Herttuala, the janitor, readies the space while the pompous, big-bellied merchant Mallinen takes charge, soon joined
by the sleepy Virsilä, the jovial baker Kekkeri, and the farmer Torppala. Ville Ikämies, the training officer, struggles to impose discipline as the men bungle simple formations, confuse left and right, and fidget over details like trouser seams. Ordered to the ground, Mallinen can’t get up without help, and the drill dissolves into banter and excuses. When coffee is mentioned, the “exhausted” trainees spring up at once, revealing their malingering; they cap their bluff with a boastful song about Himppula’s unbeatable “war tricks,” sealing the play’s gentle mockery of patriotic posturing and village vanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Harjoitushetki Himppulassa : Yksinäytöksinen sankaripila |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | One-act plays |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 76895 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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