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Kivi, Aleksis
1834
1872
Kiwi, Aleksis
Stenvall, Aleksis
Kivi, Alexis
Kullervo
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
"Kullervo" by Aleksis Kivi is a drama written in the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1919. The play follows the story of Kullervo, a tragic character with a cursed lineage marked by vengeance and familial strife, navigating the tumultuous consequences of his violent heritage. Throughout the play, themes of fate, revenge, and the desire for acceptance are explored, primarily through Kullervo's interactions with his family and adversaries. At the start of the play, various characters, including Unto and Kiili, discuss Kullervo's whereabouts and his work as a woodcutter. Unto expresses concern over Kullervo's violent and tempestuous nature, revealing the burden of vengeance he carries due to past familial conflicts. Kullervo, unaware of his family's present circumstances, vows to avenge the injustices inflicted upon his lineage. He interacts with other characters like Kimmo, a fellow servant who acknowledges the bitter history between their families. The opening sets the stage for Kullervo's inner turmoil and the conflicts that will unfold as he grapples with his origins and the expectations placed upon him, hinting at the impending tragedy that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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