| Author |
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 |
| Translator |
Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943 |
| Title |
Kosinta : Yksinäytöksinen pila
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Yrjö Weilin, 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: Предложение (Predlozheniye).
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| 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.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
One-act plays
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| Subject |
Marriage proposals -- Drama
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| Subject |
Russian drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Farces
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70602 |
| Release Date |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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