| Author |
Lehtimäki, Konrad, 1883-1937 |
| Title |
Perintö: Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
|
| Summary |
"Perintö: Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Konrad Lehtimäki is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a social setting, focusing on various characters, including the talented actress Mirjam Krause and the strong-willed Bruno Storm, with themes of love, identity, and societal pressures evident in their interactions. The play likely explores the complexities of relationships amid a backdrop of societal expectations and emotional struggles. At the start of the play, we find ourselves in Mirjam's elegantly decorated drawing room during a celebration, where she captivates her guests with a piano performance. As the scene develops, we learn about the personal dynamics among the attendees, including lighthearted banter and deeper musings about one of their acquaintances, Bruno Storm. Tension is introduced through conversation around Bruno, hinting at his volatile temperament and a past incident where he fiercely defended a horse from abuse. As Mirjam navigates the attention from her guests and engages with the affections of Valter Lund, it becomes apparent that there are undercurrents of conflict and affection that will shape the story's trajectory. The opening sets the stage for the intricate relationships and high emotions that will likely play out in the subsequent acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
|
| Subject |
Finnish drama -- 20th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54706 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
50 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
