| Author |
Putlitz, Gustav Heinrich Gans, Edler Herr von und zu, 1821-1890 |
| Translator |
Jalava, Antti, 1846-1909 |
| Uniform Title |
Das Herz vergessen. Finnish
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| Title |
Sydän unhotettu: Komedia yhdessä näytöksessä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Sydän unhotettu: Komedia yhdessä näytöksessä" by Putlitz is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of characters, including Dr. Willmar, his daughter-in-law Fransiska, and Osvald Born, who navigate their relationships and the comedic chaos of love, misunderstandings, and societal expectations. The play is set in a parlor within Dr. Willmar's home, providing a backdrop filled with humor and human connection. The opening of the play introduces us to Osvald as he is cleaning a gun while Evelina attempts to hang a painting, illustrating the lively and somewhat chaotic atmosphere. We see glimpses of their playful banter, which hints at romantic tensions, as Osvald expresses disdain for marriage while clearly being captivated by Evelina. The entrance of Fransiska brings further complexity as she seems to antagonize Osvald's feelings, alluding to a matchmaking scheme while revealing character dynamics. As the scene unfolds, the characters engage in lighthearted exchanges, setting the stage for comedic misunderstandings that are likely to follow throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
German drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53715 |
| Release Date |
Dec 11, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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