Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä by C. Hostrup
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"Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä" by C. Hostrup is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story follows a range of characters in a rural setting, particularly focusing on the interactions and situations faced by Risto, a recently escaped convict trying to navigate his precarious circumstances. This narrative explores themes of desperation, morality, and societal judgment as characters confront their pasts and aspirations. The opening of the play introduces
several key characters, including Risto Marttinen, who is on the run after escaping from prison, and Matti, a peasant who discusses survival and the difficulties faced by Risto. Their dialogue reveals a sense of camaraderie mixed with tension, as Risto's criminal activities and Matti's unease intertwine. As the scenes unfold, we also meet Stenfors, the former clerk, and other locals, setting the stage for a wider exploration of relationships and societal norms. The atmosphere builds with a combination of humor and gravity, indicating the complexities of life on the margins of society in Western Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hostrup, C. (Christian), 1818-1892 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Törmänen, C. Edv., 1855-1880 |
| Title | Maantien varrella: Huvinäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52883 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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