| Author |
Jahnsson, Evald Ferdinand, 1844-1895 |
| Title |
En ollenkaan muista
4-näytöksinen näytelmä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"En ollenkaan muista" by Evald Ferdinand Jahnsson is a four-act play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural setting, capturing the lives, relationships, and struggles of characters in the Finnish countryside. Central to the story is Taavi, a young man who becomes entangled in a tragic turn of events, coupled with his love for Elli and the complexities of family and community dynamics. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively gathering among local youth who have just finished dancing outdoors. Taavi engages playfully with the girls, particularly with Elli, who appears to have captured his affection. The tone shifts as a confrontation leads to a tense exchange between Taavi and Pertti, culminating in a fight that results in Pertti's grave injury. This opening sets a dramatic stage, establishing themes of love, conflict, and foreshadowing deeper consequences stemming from impulsive actions. The conflict not only strains relationships but also paves the way for moral and legal dilemmas that Taavi must navigate as the story progresses. (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 |
Finnish drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14801 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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