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Title: Nuorten tuomio : Yksinäytöksinen draama
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Nuorten tuomio: Yksinäytöksinen draama" by Lauri Haarla is a one-act drama written in the early 20th century. Set in the Lapland region during the 1830s, the play explores themes of vengeance, identity, and the consequences of past actions. It unfolds against the backdrop of a tumultuous natural environment, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters confronting their heritage and moral dilemmas. The plot centers around Ristin, a mother deeply embittered by her past with Otto Enarsson, who seeks accountability for the misfortunes caused by his son and hers, Saulo. Saulo, caught between loyalty to his mother and his emerging feelings for Esther, Enarsson's daughter, struggles with his identity as a 'Polson boy'. The tension escalates when the two young characters discover their shared lineage, revealing Saulo to be the son of Otto. The themes of reconciliation and the impact of familial ties run throughout the story, culminating in a powerful confrontation around betrayal, love, and the pursuit of justice, leading Saulo and Esther to their decision to break free from the burdens of their heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haarla, Lauri, 1890-1944
EBook No.: 75573
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 343
Language: Finnish
Subject: One-act plays
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: Nuorten tuomio : Yksinäytöksinen draama
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Nuorten tuomio: Yksinäytöksinen draama" by Lauri Haarla is a one-act drama written in the early 20th century. Set in the Lapland region during the 1830s, the play explores themes of vengeance, identity, and the consequences of past actions. It unfolds against the backdrop of a tumultuous natural environment, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters confronting their heritage and moral dilemmas. The plot centers around Ristin, a mother deeply embittered by her past with Otto Enarsson, who seeks accountability for the misfortunes caused by his son and hers, Saulo. Saulo, caught between loyalty to his mother and his emerging feelings for Esther, Enarsson's daughter, struggles with his identity as a 'Polson boy'. The tension escalates when the two young characters discover their shared lineage, revealing Saulo to be the son of Otto. The themes of reconciliation and the impact of familial ties run throughout the story, culminating in a powerful confrontation around betrayal, love, and the pursuit of justice, leading Saulo and Esther to their decision to break free from the burdens of their heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haarla, Lauri, 1890-1944
EBook No.: 75573
Published: Mar 9, 2025
Downloads: 343
Language: Finnish
Subject: One-act plays
Subject: Finnish drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.