| Author |
Molière, 1622-1673 |
| Translator |
Vilho, Oskari |
| Uniform Title |
Le médecin malgré lui. Finnish
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| Title |
Lääkäri vastoin tahtoansa: Kolminäytöksinen komedia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lääkäri vastoin tahtoansa: Kolminäytöksinen komedia" by Molière is a three-act comedy written during the 17th century. This play satirizes the medical profession and societal norms surrounding love, marriage, and authority, revealing the absurdities of human behavior through humor. The narrative unfolds in a light-hearted manner while also prompting reflections on personal agency and societal expectations. The plot centers around Geronte, a father who wishes to marry off his mute daughter, Lucinde, to a wealthy suitor, despite her love for Leandre. Sganarelle, the unwilling doctor, becomes a pawn in the plans of others, as he is humorously forced into the role of a physician despite his utter lack of medical knowledge. The comedic tension escalates as Sganarelle's absurdity is met with the determination of Leandre and Lucinde to be together. Amidst misunderstandings and farcical situations, the play highlights the conflict between parental authority and youthful desire, ultimately leading to the triumph of love over societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Drama
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Drama
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| Subject |
Arranged marriage -- Drama
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| Subject |
French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52727 |
| Release Date |
Aug 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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