Yllätys: Yksinäytöksinen näytelmä by Kaarlo Asp

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Author Asp, Kaarlo, 1894-1979
Title Yllätys: Yksinäytöksinen näytelmä
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Yllätys: Yksinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Kaarlo Asp is a one-act play written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town during wartime, the play delves into the emotional and moral struggles of its characters as they confront the impact of conflict and personal relationships. The primary topic revolves around themes of sacrifice, love, and the complex interplay between personal desires and social responsibilities. The storyline centers around Pastor Kantola's family as they prepare for his son's engagement party amidst the uncertainty of war. Key characters include Aarne Forssell, an artist who feels lost and out of place, and his brother Antti, who is entangled in political strife. As tensions rise and rumors of danger escalate, Aarne volunteers to take Antti's place to protect him from the encroaching threat of arrest by authorities due to his political involvement. This decision leads to a poignant climax where the cost of sacrifice becomes painfully apparent, revealing the intertwined fates of love and duty in times of turmoil, ultimately culminating in a tragic resolution that leaves the audience reflecting on the nature of courage and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 65612
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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