Kosinta : Yksinäytöksinen pila by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Author Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943
Title Kosinta : Yksinäytöksinen pila
Original Publication Finland: Yrjö Weilin, 1908.
Note Translation of: Предложение (Predlozheniye).
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kosinta: Yksinäytöksinen pila" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the rural estate of a landowner named Piippurinen, focusing on themes of love, marriage, and the absurdities of social interactions as characters engage in negotiation and conflict over personal and territorial matters. The play centers around the character Juhana Lomonen, who arrives at Piippurinen's estate to seek the hand of Piippurinen's daughter, Naima, in marriage. The comedic tension rises as Lomonen insists on his rights to a disputed piece of land called Härkähaka, leading to a humorous and chaotic exchange between him and Naima, who adamantly claims the land as her own. Their bickering escalates, bringing Piippurinen into the mix as he tries to mediate, only to find himself caught between his daughter's stubbornness and Lomonen's fervent claims. The absurd humor is deepened as character motivations and misunderstandings unfold, culminating in a chaotic climax that ultimately leads to the resolution of both the land dispute and Naima's marriage proposal, leaving a comical reflection on human nature and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Comedies
Subject One-act plays
Subject Marriage proposals -- Drama
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Farces
Category Text
EBook-No. 70602
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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