| Author |
Blanche, August, 1811-1868 |
| Uniform Title |
Ett resande teatersällskap. Finnish
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| Title |
Kuljeksiva teatteriseura: Kaksinäytöksinen ilveily lauluineen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kuljeksiva teatteriseura: Kaksinäytöksinen ilveily lauluineen" by August Blanche is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a traveling theater troupe that faces various challenges as they attempt to perform their play in a small town, highlighting themes of ambition, creativity, and the struggles of artistic life. The work combines elements of humor with the dynamics of a theatrical company, showcasing the relationships between the characters. The narrative unfolds with Sjövall, the director of the theater troupe, who is ambitious yet financially troubled, attempting to stage a production in Vimmerby. The cast includes various actors, including Ölander, a discontented performer eagerly awaiting his pay, and Theodor, a talented young actor who has abandoned his wealthy family's expectations for a life in theater. As they navigate their performance challenges and personal entanglements, including Theodor’s love for Sjövall's daughter, Josefina, comedic situations arise, reflecting both the farcical and serious aspects of the performing arts. The play ultimately examines the dedication and sacrifices of those involved in theater, mixed with elements of farce and melodrama as conflicts with the local innkeeper and the financial struggles of the troupe come to a head. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66043 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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