| Author |
Aspelin-Haapkylä, Eliel, 1847-1917 |
| Title |
Suomalaisen teatterin historia 1
Teatterin esihistoria ja perustaminen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 29.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Suomalaisen teatterin historia 1" by Eliel Aspelin-Haapkylä is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the history of Finnish theatre, particularly its prehistory and establishment, leading to the development of the first Finnish national theatre. Aspelin-Haapkylä explores key figures, such as Kaarlo and Emilie Bergbom, and discusses the evolution of theatrical performances and companies in Finland. The opening of this work introduces the context of Finnish theatre's development prior to 1869, highlighting the challenges and aspirations of those who envisioned a national theatre. The text emphasizes the early efforts to establish Finnish-language theatre in the face of cultural dominance from Swedish and German influences, detailing various attempts to foster theatrical expression, educate actors, and gather resources. The narrative sets the stage for a broader discussion about the cultural significance and history of Finnish theatre, suggesting that subsequent sections will cover its diverse phases and notable productions, leading up to the establishment of a distinct Finnish theatrical identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Theater -- Finland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50720 |
| Release Date |
Dec 19, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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