Kantopään lukuhuoneella : Kansannäytelmä kahdessa näytöksessä by Väinö Kataja

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Author Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
Title Kantopään lukuhuoneella : Kansannäytelmä kahdessa näytöksessä
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Boman ja Karlsson, 1901.
Note Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kantopään lukuhuoneella: Kansannäytelmä kahdessa näytöksessä" by Väinö Kataja is a play written in the early 20th century. This work fits within the genre of folk theater, exploring themes of community life and social issues in Finnish rural society. The narrative likely touches on the dynamics of familial and neighborly relationships against the backdrop of a village setting, indicative of the Finnish landscape and culture of that period. The play unfolds in the titular Kantopään reading room, where various characters, including the landlord Heikki, his family, and neighbors, engage in discussions that reveal social tensions and aspirations. Central to the storyline is the conflict surrounding Sanna, Heikki's daughter, who is courted by two suitors: the wealthy Hanhiojan Salkko and the hardworking Olli Kytökangas. As the community gathers to exchange news via newspapers, especially related to ongoing wars, deeper issues of pride, economic status, and values come to light. The plot thickens as misunderstandings and personal ambitions intertwine, leading to humorous and dramatic moments that ultimately reflect the characters' desires for love and acceptance in a changing world. (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
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EBook-No. 73837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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