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Title: Särkynyt sävel
Original Publication: Finland: Oy Kauppakirjapaino,1906.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Särkynyt sävel" by Larin-Kyösti is a poignant play written in the early 20th century. It revolves around themes of love, illness, and emotional turmoil, primarily focusing on the relationships between the characters Onni, a frail artist, and his fiancée Ireene, alongside her cousin Kaarlo, a physician. The interplay of their feelings unfolds against a backdrop of illness and longing, exploring the fragility of human emotions and connections. The narrative unfolds in a series of emotional exchanges that delve into the psyche of Onni as he grapples with his illness and insecurities regarding Ireene's affections. Throughout the play, Onni's delicate health casts a shadow over the dynamics between him, Ireene, and Kaarlo. Tension builds as Onni's fears of losing Ireene prompt him to act out possessively, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation where the implications of love and jealousy culminate in devastating consequences. The play concludes with Onni’s death, poignantly encapsulating the idea of a "broken melody" reflecting the shattered hopes and dreams of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948
EBook No.: 68948
Published: Sep 9, 2022
Downloads: 52
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.
This edition has images.
Title: Särkynyt sävel
Original Publication: Finland: Oy Kauppakirjapaino,1906.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Särkynyt sävel" by Larin-Kyösti is a poignant play written in the early 20th century. It revolves around themes of love, illness, and emotional turmoil, primarily focusing on the relationships between the characters Onni, a frail artist, and his fiancée Ireene, alongside her cousin Kaarlo, a physician. The interplay of their feelings unfolds against a backdrop of illness and longing, exploring the fragility of human emotions and connections. The narrative unfolds in a series of emotional exchanges that delve into the psyche of Onni as he grapples with his illness and insecurities regarding Ireene's affections. Throughout the play, Onni's delicate health casts a shadow over the dynamics between him, Ireene, and Kaarlo. Tension builds as Onni's fears of losing Ireene prompt him to act out possessively, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation where the implications of love and jealousy culminate in devastating consequences. The play concludes with Onni’s death, poignantly encapsulating the idea of a "broken melody" reflecting the shattered hopes and dreams of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948
EBook No.: 68948
Published: Sep 9, 2022
Downloads: 52
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.