| Author |
Rahkonen, Aleksanteri, 1841-1877 |
| Title |
Laukkuryssä: Laulunsekainen ilveily yhdessä näytöksessä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Laukkuryssä: Laulunsekainen ilveily yhdessä näytöksessä" by Aleksanteri Rahkonen is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a humorous and lighthearted exploration of love, mistaken identities, and social interactions within a small community in Käkisalmessa. Key characters include Niilo, a young man torn between his affections for Leena and the pressures of societal expectations, and Heikki, his witty companion who offers comedic commentary on their situation. The opening of the play introduces us to Niilo and Heikki as they engage in a lively discussion outside a tavern, setting a comedic tone. Niilo is preoccupied with his feelings for the beautiful Leena, the daughter of a hat maker, while Heikki teases him for his excessive spending on hats, which Niilo has purchased as an excuse to see her. As they bicker, they comment on the arrival of a wealthy guest, Wasili Petrovits, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the community. This light-hearted banter and the introduction of romantic entanglements create an engaging start to the unfolding drama in this charming tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51512 |
| Release Date |
Mar 20, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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