Kumarrusmatka by Robert Kiljander

"Kumarrusmatka" by Robert Kiljander is a dramatic comedy written in the late 19th century. This three-act play revolves around the social interactions and personal dilemmas of the characters, primarily focusing on Miller, a court councilor, and his family, including his children Selma and Albert. As they navigate through issues of social propriety and romantic entanglements, the characters find themselves in humorous and complicated situations, showcasing the nuances of relationships and societal expectations of the time. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Albert, Selma, and Salmela, who are sitting together in a restaurant after a late-night outing. Their conversation is filled with light banter, touching on Selma’s flirtations, family dynamics, and the arrival of their cousin, Viivi. As they joke about their father’s likely reaction to their evening escapade, hints of romantic tension begin to emerge, particularly between Selma and Salmela. The scene sets the tone for the play's comedic exploration of love and family, while also establishing the lively social backdrop of Helsinki where the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kiljander, Robert, 1848-1924
Title Kumarrusmatka
Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama
Category Text
eBook-No. 19137
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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