Amerikassa: Pila yhdessä näytöksessä by Aira

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Author Aira
Title Amerikassa: Pila yhdessä näytöksessä
Note Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Amerikassa: Pila yhdessä näytöksessä" by Aira is a theatrical play written at the end of the 19th century, specifically in 1899. This satirical work reflects the social dynamics and cultural clashes experienced by Finnish immigrants in America, particularly in a railway carriage setting. The underlying topic centers on themes of freedom, love, and the complexities of relationships within the context of the American experience. The play unfolds in a series of dialogues and encounters among various characters on a train traveling through America. Mr. Harry Watson's humorous and satirical exchanges with Miss Helny Palmer set the tone, exploring love and personal freedom against the backdrop of societal norms. As the plot progresses, it incorporates subplots involving characters like Beatrix Lack, Harry's ex-wife, who adds layers of conflict and comedy to the narrative. Additionally, the interactions highlight the juxtaposition of European and American values regarding marriage and independence, ultimately emphasizing the characters' struggles for love and acceptance within a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Railroad travel -- Drama
Subject Finnish drama -- 19th century
Subject Finns -- United States -- Drama
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EBook-No. 51507
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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