Sirkan kosijat by Eva Hirn
"Sirkan kosijat by Eva Hirn" is a short comedic play written in the early 20th century. It explores domestic life and courtship, centering on the humorous contrasts between practical and artistic temperaments within a rural Finnish setting. The play addresses the everyday concerns of marriage and household affairs through lively dialogues and character-driven wit, reflecting social dynamics and gender roles typical of its era. The plot follows Sirkka, the sensible daughter of
farmer Kustaa Taimela, who becomes the object of affection for Mauno Keväthenki, an eccentric and impoverished poet. Mauno seeks to solve his financial troubles by marrying a woman with practical sense and means, choosing Sirkka as his ideal partner. Their courtship is full of misunderstandings, as Sirkka initially rebuffs Mauno’s unconventional advances but soon reconsiders, fearing lifelong spinsterhood. The story unfolds with comedic episodes involving unpaid rent, odd houseguests, and involvement from Sirkka’s pragmatic father and Mauno’s long-suffering landlord. Ultimately, Sirkka and Mauno become engaged, with Sirkka’s practical nature balancing Mauno’s artistic eccentricities, bringing the play to a hopeful and humorous close. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hirn, Eva, 1877-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sirkan kosijat |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1922. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | One-act plays |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 76067 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 210 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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