Canzio; Selman juonet by Aleksis Kivi

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Author Kivi, Aleksis, 1834-1872
Title Canzio; Selman juonet
Note Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Canzio; Selman juonet" by Aleksis Kivi is a dramatic play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Canzio, a young naval officer, and his intertwined relationships with several characters, including his sister Rachel, his fiancée Mariamne, and others caught in a backdrop of familial love, loyalty, and desire, set against the picturesque yet tumultuous landscape of Italy. At the start of the play, the stage is elegantly set in a region near Canzio’s ancestral castle where the characters are anxiously waiting for his return after a long absence. Rachel and Mariamne express their deep anticipation and worry about Canzio, fearing for his safety amid mentions of pirates and treacherous seas. As they converse, the audience is introduced to the bond between the sister and her brother, alongside the themes of fate and fortune. Canzio does eventually arrive, but his heart is complicated by feelings for another woman, setting the stage for tension and emotional conflict that explores the depths of love and the burdens of duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama
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EBook-No. 12906
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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