Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä by C. Hostrup

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Author Hostrup, C. (Christian), 1818-1892
Translator Törmänen, C. Edv., 1855-1880
Title Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä
Note Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä" by C. Hostrup is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story follows a range of characters in a rural setting, particularly focusing on the interactions and situations faced by Risto, a recently escaped convict trying to navigate his precarious circumstances. This narrative explores themes of desperation, morality, and societal judgment as characters confront their pasts and aspirations. The opening of the play introduces several key characters, including Risto Marttinen, who is on the run after escaping from prison, and Matti, a peasant who discusses survival and the difficulties faced by Risto. Their dialogue reveals a sense of camaraderie mixed with tension, as Risto's criminal activities and Matti's unease intertwine. As the scenes unfold, we also meet Stenfors, the former clerk, and other locals, setting the stage for a wider exploration of relationships and societal norms. The atmosphere builds with a combination of humor and gravity, indicating the complexities of life on the margins of society in Western Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 52883
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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