| Author |
Willman, Elvira, 1875-1925 |
| Title |
Lyyli: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Lyyli: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Elvira Willman is a play written in the early 20th century. This drama revolves around the life of Lyyli, the daughter of Siivonen and Siivoska, exploring themes of social class, love, and the struggles of working-class families in Helsinki. The opening of the play sets a domestic scene in Siivos' home, establishing a warm yet tense atmosphere as characters converse about the hardships of life, familial responsibilities, and the societal pressures they face. In particular, Lyyli’s whereabouts become a point of concern among her parents, hinting at her burgeoning independence and potential conflicts arising from her interactions with the upper class, represented by her acquaintance with young men from higher social standings. Through these initial interactions, the narrative foreshadows deeper issues of love and societal expectations that may challenge Lyyli's path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish drama -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14737 |
| Release Date |
Jan 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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