Juhannustulilla: Laulunsekainen kansanpila by Larin-Kyösti
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| Author | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
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| Title | Juhannustulilla: Laulunsekainen kansanpila |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Juhannustulilla: Laulunsekainen kansanpila" by Larin-Kyösti is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This book represents a piece of Finnish folk theater, reflecting the customs and social life of rural communities through festive celebrations, specifically the celebration of Midsummer (Juhannus). The text weaves together both dialogue and song, presenting a lighthearted exploration of romance, community dynamics, and the traditions associated with summer festivities. The play centers around the preparations and activities of a village during the Midsummer celebration, highlighting the interactions between various characters, including Henna, Manu, and Lassi, as they navigate the playful complexities of courtship and local gossip. Through conversations and humorous exchanges, the characters express their desires and fears regarding love, social status, and communal expectations. The vibrant dialogues, which include both jest and earnestness, ultimately lead to declarations of affection and the establishment of relationships, embodying the joyous spirit of the season, amidst the backdrop of traditional celebrations like bonfires and folk music. (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. | 61356 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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