Author |
Jaatinen, Otto Engb. (Otto Engelbert), 1881-1934 |
Contributor |
Thomasson, Pehr, 1818-1883 |
Title |
Kuninkaan tuomio: Näytelmä 3:ssa näytöksessä lauluineen
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Note |
Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Kuninkaan tuomio: Näytelmä 3:ssa näytöksessä lauluineen" by Otto Engb. Jaatinen is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the late 18th century and engages with themes of love, loyalty, and honor, intertwining the personal lives of its characters with the political climate of the time. The plot revolves around the adventures and trials of a young soldier named Rudolf and his love interest, Ingrid, in the context of Finnish history. The play opens in a small shop in Porvoo, where the characters find themselves caught in a web of desires and societal expectations. Ingrid dreams of knightly love, particularly idolizing King Gustav III, while Rudolf declares his determination to join the military, driven by a sense of duty to his country and idealistic notions of honor. As tensions rise, the narrative unfolds with dramatic encounters, including Rudolf's fierce confrontation with Prince Fredrik, who attempts to woo Ingrid. The climax centers around themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of honor, ultimately leading to a royal intervention that determines Rudolf’s fate and cements the love story between him and Ingrid. The tale concludes with a royal blessing, signifying the triumph of true love over aristocratic ambitions and violence. (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. |
43236 |
Release Date |
Jul 17, 2013 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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