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Title: Pitkäjärveläiset: Nelinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Jari Koivisto

Summary: "Pitkäjärveläiset: Nelinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Jalmari Finne is a play written in the early 20th century. Set in a rural Finnish village, the story dives into the complexities of love, courtship, and social expectations among the characters from the village. The main character, Regina, finds herself between multiple suitors, including the ambitious Juha and the persistent Martti, as societal norms and personal desires clash around her. The opening of the play introduces us to Regina, a young peasant girl living in Pitkäjärvi, who is approached by Martti, a neighbor and hopeful suitor. The dialogue reveals Regina's engagement to Juha, causing tension as Martti's affections become increasingly apparent. Meanwhile, a cast of colorful characters includes soldiers, family members, and competing suitors, who each contribute to an unfolding comedic struggle over love and societal roles. The atmosphere is lively and rife with playful banter, establishing a mix of humor and emotional conflict as the characters navigate their relationships amidst village life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938

EBook No.: 62617

Published: Jul 11, 2020

Downloads: 43

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish drama -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Pitkäjärveläiset: Nelinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Jari Koivisto

Summary: "Pitkäjärveläiset: Nelinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Jalmari Finne is a play written in the early 20th century. Set in a rural Finnish village, the story dives into the complexities of love, courtship, and social expectations among the characters from the village. The main character, Regina, finds herself between multiple suitors, including the ambitious Juha and the persistent Martti, as societal norms and personal desires clash around her. The opening of the play introduces us to Regina, a young peasant girl living in Pitkäjärvi, who is approached by Martti, a neighbor and hopeful suitor. The dialogue reveals Regina's engagement to Juha, causing tension as Martti's affections become increasingly apparent. Meanwhile, a cast of colorful characters includes soldiers, family members, and competing suitors, who each contribute to an unfolding comedic struggle over love and societal roles. The atmosphere is lively and rife with playful banter, establishing a mix of humor and emotional conflict as the characters navigate their relationships amidst village life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938

EBook No.: 62617

Published: Jul 11, 2020

Downloads: 43

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish drama -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.