Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä by Johan Ludvig Runeberg
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"Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. Set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, the narrative revolves around themes of conflict, identity, and governance among the people of Salamis. The story introduces significant characters like Leokritos, the king, and his son Leontes, as they navigate political tensions and personal dilemmas in a time of societal upheaval. The opening of
the play establishes its dramatic tone with a confrontation between characters on the shores of Salamis, where Eubulos and Hyllos encounter Rhaistes, who accuses Eubulos of deceit while claiming ownership of a valuable catch, a shellfish. As tensions escalate, the characters grapple with their loyalties and rights, leading to an examination of power dynamics in their society. Through these initial interactions, the play sets up conflicts that delve into themes of legacy, morality, and the struggles inherent in kingship as Leontes, the king's son, enters the scene, highlighting the impending clash of interests among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kiljander, K., 1817-1879 |
| Title | Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48145 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 258 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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