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Title: En voi: Perhekuvaus kahdessa näytöksessä
Alternate Title: En woi
Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "En voi: Perhekuvaus kahdessa näytöksessä" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The play appears to revolve around the complex relationships within a wealthy family, delving into themes of social expectations and personal aspirations. The characters, including the rich landowner v. Dann, his niece Julia, and the young painter Aksel Frank, engage in a witty yet poignant exploration of individual desires entangled within societal constraints. The opening of the play introduces us to v. Dann, who is frustrated by the limitations imposed by the phrase "en voi" (I cannot), which haunts him throughout his life. As he discusses the arrival of the young painter Aksel Frank, who is set to paint Julia’s portrait, dialogues reveal tension between Julia's desire for freedom and v. Dann's authoritative demeanor. Julia's youthful charm and her complicated feelings towards Aksel drive the narrative, while v. Dann’s protective nature and his struggle against societal norms establish a rich backdrop for the unfolding story. The interactions are laced with both humor and pathos, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of love, ambition, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Törneroos, Antti, 1835-1896
EBook No.: 48098
Published: Jan 27, 2015
Downloads: 40
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: En voi: Perhekuvaus kahdessa näytöksessä
Alternate Title: En woi
Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "En voi: Perhekuvaus kahdessa näytöksessä" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The play appears to revolve around the complex relationships within a wealthy family, delving into themes of social expectations and personal aspirations. The characters, including the rich landowner v. Dann, his niece Julia, and the young painter Aksel Frank, engage in a witty yet poignant exploration of individual desires entangled within societal constraints. The opening of the play introduces us to v. Dann, who is frustrated by the limitations imposed by the phrase "en voi" (I cannot), which haunts him throughout his life. As he discusses the arrival of the young painter Aksel Frank, who is set to paint Julia’s portrait, dialogues reveal tension between Julia's desire for freedom and v. Dann's authoritative demeanor. Julia's youthful charm and her complicated feelings towards Aksel drive the narrative, while v. Dann’s protective nature and his struggle against societal norms establish a rich backdrop for the unfolding story. The interactions are laced with both humor and pathos, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of love, ambition, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator: Törneroos, Antti, 1835-1896
EBook No.: 48098
Published: Jan 27, 2015
Downloads: 40
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.