| Author |
Anzengruber, Ludwig, 1839-1889 |
| Uniform Title |
Der G'wissenswurm. Finnish
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| Title |
Omantunnon mato: 3-näytöksinen (4 kuvaelmaa) kansannäytelmä lauluineen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Omantunnon mato: 3-näytöksinen (4 kuvaelmaa) kansannäytelmä lauluineen" by Ludwig Anzengruber is a folk play written in the early 20th century. This dramatic work explores themes of conscience, morality, and redemption through characters from rural society, particularly focusing on the wealthy peasant Aapeli Torkkola and his interactions with family and local associates. The play incorporates songs, giving it a lively and engaging atmosphere, and delves into the personal struggles of its main characters. The opening of the play introduces us to Torkkola, who is depicted as a rich peasant wallowing in despair, feeling burdened by an unspecified inner conflict. His attempts to engage in mundane tasks are met with resistance from those around him, indicating a backdrop of community dynamics and personal turmoil. As Torkkola interacts with his sister Tilta, the servant Taavetti, and his brother-in-law Nykänen, their conversations reveal a blend of humor and serious contemplation about sin, personal accountability, and the essence of faith. These exchanges set the stage for deeper character development and the unfolding narrative surrounding Torkkola's internal struggle with morality and the expectations of those in his life. (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 |
Villages -- Drama
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| Subject |
Austrian drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50199 |
| Release Date |
Oct 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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