»Ei» on parempi kuin »kyllä» : 1-näytöksinen laulunäytelmä by J. L. Heiberg
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"»Ei» on parempi kuin »kyllä» : 1-näytöksinen laulunäytelmä by J. L. Heiberg" is a one-act musical comedy (vaudeville) written in the early to mid-19th century. In this Finnish setting, the play gently satirizes courtship, matchmaking, and social calculation, showing how a well‑timed “no” can outdo any “yes.” The story follows Gamstrup, a stern guardian; his spirited niece Sofia; Halme, a young law graduate lodging in their home; and Liima, an earnest organist.
Halme plans to placate his father by proposing to a wealthy cousin, expecting a refusal, while quietly courting Sofia. Liima arrives to borrow finery—and Halme’s help—to woo an unnamed bride who proves to be Sofia herself. Primed by Halme, Sofia answers every question with “no,” sending Liima away crestfallen. When Gamstrup orders her to reply “no” to Halme as well, Halme returns jubilant: his cousin’s engagement has triggered a handsome inheritance, removing all obstacles. He cleverly frames his questions so Sofia’s repeated “no” affirms her love and consent, winning Gamstrup’s blessing; Liima bows out, and the finale proclaims that sometimes “no” is better than “yes.” (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Heiberg, J. L. (Johan Ludvig), 1791-1860 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Nei. Finnish |
| Title | »Ei» on parempi kuin »kyllä» : 1-näytöksinen laulunäytelmä |
| Original Publication | Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | One-act plays |
| Subject | Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 76345 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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