Suomen päivä; Herra koulumestari : Kaksi 1-näytöksistä kuvaelmaa by Walakorpi
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| Author | Walakorpi, Urho Wiljo, 1886-1957 |
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| Title | Suomen päivä; Herra koulumestari : Kaksi 1-näytöksistä kuvaelmaa |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Boman & Karlsson, 1906. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Suomen päivä; Herra koulumestari: Kaksi 1-näytöksistä kuvaelmaa" by Walakorpi is a collection of two one-act plays written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores themes of national pride and personal relationships through fantastical and domestic settings. The first play, "Suomen päivä," delves into the struggle between hope and despair amidst Finland's historical challenges, while the second, "Herra koulumestari," focuses on the intricacies of a schoolmaster's life and his relationships with those around him. In "Suomen päivä," the story unfolds in a dark forest where a sorrowful old man, accompanied by a young girl, laments the darkness surrounding Finland, which symbolizes greater national struggles. They encounter Louhi, a formidable figure who has imprisoned the light of Finland, reflecting the enchanting yet harsh realities faced by its people. In a climactic battle, the characters eventually triumph, reclaiming the light and ushering in a new era for their homeland. In contrast, "Herra koulumestari" portrays the schoolmaster preparing for his long-awaited public speech, exploring his interactions with his assistant Maiju and his internal musings about love and self-worth. Ultimately, both plays weave together poignant reflections on Finnish identity and personal aspirations, balancing between the mythic and the mundane. (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 |
| Subject | One-act plays, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72790 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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