Uusi pirtti: 4-näytöksinen näytelmä by Arvi Järventaus
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"Uusi pirtti: 4-näytöksinen näytelmä" by Arvi Järventaus is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of a poor mountain cottage owner, Tarvantovuoman Kalla, and his family as they navigate the trials of poverty and the hope for a government pension to improve their living conditions. The characters include Kalla's wife, Elli, and their daughter, Kaarina, along with various officials and locals interacting in their rural
setting near the Norwegian border. The opening of the play sets a vivid scene inside Kalla's modest and somewhat dilapidated cottage during a winter evening as he discusses the possibility of receiving a pension with his skeptical wife. Kalla dreams ambitiously about constructing a new and grand cottage, insisting that the local authorities will fulfill their promises of financial support. The dialogue introduces themes of poverty, hope, and the conflict between dreams and harsh reality, as Kalla's determination clashes with Elli's pragmatism and concern for their family's wellbeing. Through their conversations, we start to understand the characters' personalities and the socio-economic struggles they face in their remote environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uusi pirtti: 4-näytöksinen näytelmä |
| Credits | Produced by Jari Koivisto |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.0 (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 -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54516 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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