Ida Aalberg by Ilmari Räsänen

"Ida Aalberg" by Ilmari Räsänen is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. This book aims to provide a factual account of the life and artistic development of the renowned Finnish actress Ida Aalberg. Through its chapters, it delves into her family background, formative years, and the cultural landscape of Finnish theater during her time. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Aalberg's life, expressing the author’s intention to portray her story with objectivity, despite acknowledging the inherent challenges in capturing the essence of such a passionate and complex figure. Räsänen shares his doubts about the adequacy of the resources available, including letters and memoirs, while emphasizing the need for a vivid and nuanced depiction. He also introduces Aalberg's parents, highlighting the influence of her familial history on her personality and artistic pursuits, hinting at both the societal expectations of her early life and her eventual departure towards a career in theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Räsänen, Ilmari, 1888-1931
Title Ida Aalberg
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 29.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Actors -- Finland -- Biography
Subject Aalberg, Ida, 1857-1915
Category Text
eBook-No. 71900
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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