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Title: Korkea oikeus istuu : Yksinäytöksinen ilveily
Original Publication: Kuopio: Kuopion Uusi Kirjapaino, 1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Korkea oikeus istuu: Yksinäytöksinen ilveily" by Martti Wuori is a one-act play written during the late 19th century. The book presents a courtroom drama that focuses on a petty theft case involving a stolen pig, with themes of social dynamics and the absurdities of rural life. The play employs a mix of humor and critique of legal proceedings, illustrating the interactions among characters in a rural community. The storyline revolves around the protagonist, Jeremias Pönttönen, who accuses Samuli Huilu of stealing his pig. The courtroom drama unfolds with a barrage of humorous testimonies from various witnesses, including Jeremias's wife, Serahviina, who adds to the chaos with her own grievances against her husband. Throughout the trial, it becomes clear that personal conflicts and misunderstandings overshadow the actual legal matter at hand. The comedic elements shine through the characters' interactions, their colorful personalities, and the ridiculousness of the accusations, ultimately leading to a resolution that showcases the absurdity of the entire situation and the challenges of genuine justice in a small community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934
EBook No.: 74096
Published: Jul 22, 2024
Downloads: 52
Language: Finnish
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Finnish drama -- 19th 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: Korkea oikeus istuu : Yksinäytöksinen ilveily
Original Publication: Kuopio: Kuopion Uusi Kirjapaino, 1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Korkea oikeus istuu: Yksinäytöksinen ilveily" by Martti Wuori is a one-act play written during the late 19th century. The book presents a courtroom drama that focuses on a petty theft case involving a stolen pig, with themes of social dynamics and the absurdities of rural life. The play employs a mix of humor and critique of legal proceedings, illustrating the interactions among characters in a rural community. The storyline revolves around the protagonist, Jeremias Pönttönen, who accuses Samuli Huilu of stealing his pig. The courtroom drama unfolds with a barrage of humorous testimonies from various witnesses, including Jeremias's wife, Serahviina, who adds to the chaos with her own grievances against her husband. Throughout the trial, it becomes clear that personal conflicts and misunderstandings overshadow the actual legal matter at hand. The comedic elements shine through the characters' interactions, their colorful personalities, and the ridiculousness of the accusations, ultimately leading to a resolution that showcases the absurdity of the entire situation and the challenges of genuine justice in a small community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934
EBook No.: 74096
Published: Jul 22, 2024
Downloads: 52
Language: Finnish
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Finnish drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.