| Author |
Körner, Theodor, 1791-1813 |
| Translator |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Uniform Title |
Die Sühne. Finnish
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| Title |
Syyn sovitus: Murhenäytelmä yhdessä näytöksessä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Syyn sovitus: Murhenäytelmä yhdessä näytöksessä" by Theodor Körner is a dramatic play composed in the 19th century, likely during the early to mid-1800s. As a tragic one-act play, it delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the harrowing consequences of familial conflict. The story centers on complex relationships between characters caught in a web of love and rivalry, ultimately leading to tragic outcomes. The plot unfolds within a household where Klaara finds herself torn between her husband Konrad and her former love Wilhelm, who returns from war believed to be dead. As secrets are revealed, including Wilhelm's survival, the tension between the brothers escalates, steeped in the violent backdrop of their past. Conflicted loyalties become increasingly clear, leading to a heartbreaking climax when Konrad, in a fit of rage and jealousy, fatally wounds Klaara, mistaking her actions for betrayal. The play concludes with chaos and loss, illustrating the devastating impact of violent misunderstandings and the tragic cost of human emotions intertwined with familial ties. (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 |
German drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49536 |
| Release Date |
Jul 28, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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