Aamun miehiä: Historiallinen kuvaelma by Kyösti Wilkuna

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Author Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922
Title Aamun miehiä: Historiallinen kuvaelma
Note Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Aamun miehiä: Historiallinen kuvaelma" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a historical play written in the early 20th century. Set in Wittenberg on the eve of All Saints' Day in 1537, the play revolves around the lives of Finnish students studying abroad. The narrative likely focuses on themes related to language, culture, and the early Protestant Reformation, particularly through the lens of the Finnish Lutheran reformer Mikael Agricola. The play features characters such as Mikael Agricolas, who has a pivotal role in translating the Bible into Finnish, and his companions Martti Teitti and Simo Viipurilainen, who discuss their experiences and the broader significance of Agricola's work. Throughout the dialogue, the students express their hopes and aspirations regarding the Finnish language's development and the impact of their education. As they grapple with their cultural identity and the challenges of studying abroad, they celebrate the progress made in bringing religious texts into their native tongue, solidifying their resolve to contribute further to their homeland's intellectual and spiritual growth. The play encapsulates the excitement of a budding national conscience in Finland during a time of profound change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama
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EBook-No. 41596
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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