Kihlaus; Yö ja päivä by Aleksis Kivi
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| Author | Kivi, Aleksis, 1834-1872 |
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| Title | Kihlaus; Yö ja päivä |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kihlaus; Yö ja päivä" by Aleksis Kivi is a collection of one-act plays written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the themes of love, personal conflict, and societal expectations, focusing on the intricacies of relationships in a rural Finnish setting. The plays delve into the emotional landscapes of their characters, revealing the complexities of human connections and the consequences of societal norms. In "Kihlaus," the story revolves around Aapeli, a character preparing for his engagement to Eeva. The dialogue unfolds in a lively setting where Aapeli and his companions navigate their feelings and societal pressures, revealing Eeva's hesitations about leaving her former life with her wealthy employers. The tension between the characters highlights a deeper critique of love and class dynamics, culminating in Aapeli's growing sense of uncertainty about his decision to marry Eeva. Meanwhile, "Yö ja päivä" introduces the families Mannila and Keimo, exploring themes of rivalry and reconciliation as a blind daughter recovers her sight, prompting her family's long-standing feud to be confronted. Through these intertwined narratives, Kivi captures the essence of human emotion and the potential for change amidst entrenched conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12795 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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