| Author |
Nansen, Peter, 1861-1918 |
| Uniform Title |
En bryllupsaften. Finnish
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| Title |
Hääilta: Huvinäytelmä yhdessä näytöksessä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Hääilta: Huvinäytelmä yhdessä näytöksessä" by Peter Nansen is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. This charming comedic work focuses on the newlywed couple, Johan and Klara, as they navigate the nuances of their first night together in their new home, filled with humor and gentle misunderstandings. The play captures the essence of early marital life and the accompanying romantic tensions. The storyline revolves around Johan and Klara's wedding night, where they attempt to enjoy their privacy while being interrupted by their well-meaning servant, Maria. The couple's playful banter reveals their affection for each other alongside their inexperience in marriage, as they grapple with the expectations that come with it. Their conversations oscillate between flirtation and frustration, accentuated by Maria's persistent, yet amusing, interruptions related to traditional customs, specifically the insistence on having tea. Ultimately, the couple's light-hearted exchanges and the servant's interruptions create a humorous exploration of love, intimacy, and the challenges of merging lives together. (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 |
Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52241 |
| Release Date |
Jun 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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