Kullervo by Aleksis Kivi

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Author Kivi, Aleksis, 1834-1872
Title Kullervo
Note Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kullervo" by Aleksis Kivi is a drama written in the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1919. The play follows the story of Kullervo, a tragic character with a cursed lineage marked by vengeance and familial strife, navigating the tumultuous consequences of his violent heritage. Throughout the play, themes of fate, revenge, and the desire for acceptance are explored, primarily through Kullervo's interactions with his family and adversaries. At the start of the play, various characters, including Unto and Kiili, discuss Kullervo's whereabouts and his work as a woodcutter. Unto expresses concern over Kullervo's violent and tempestuous nature, revealing the burden of vengeance he carries due to past familial conflicts. Kullervo, unaware of his family's present circumstances, vows to avenge the injustices inflicted upon his lineage. He interacts with other characters like Kimmo, a fellow servant who acknowledges the bitter history between their families. The opening sets the stage for Kullervo's inner turmoil and the conflicts that will unfold as he grapples with his origins and the expectations placed upon him, hinting at the impending tragedy that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 11773
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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