Silmänkääntäjä, eli Jussi Oluvisen matka Hölmölään; ilveilys 2:ssa näytöksessä

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Author Hannikainen, Pietari, 1813-1899
Title Silmänkääntäjä, eli Jussi Oluvisen matka Hölmölään; ilveilys 2:ssa näytöksessä
Note Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Silmänkääntäjä, eli Jussi Oluvisen matka Hölmölään; ilveilys 2:ssa näytöksessä" by Pietari Hannikainen is a comedic play likely written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows Jussi Oluvinen, a former peasant who returns home from the city with grand aspirations of being perceived as a gentleman. The play explores themes of identity, social status, and the absurdities of societal perceptions, particularly focusing on the concept of appearing wealthy or noble despite actual circumstances. In the storyline, Jussi returns to his wife Liisa, declaring his intent to change their fortunes by adopting a more sophisticated identity. As he tries to convince her to embrace this new lifestyle, the couple plans a journey to sell their possessions and pursue a life in the city. Meanwhile, the village mayor, Matti Hölmönen, struggles with his own authority and the absurdity of social hierarchies in their village, Hölmölä. Ultimately, the play critiques the notion of status through humor and satire, culminating in a series of comical misunderstandings that reveal the emptiness of social pretensions and the universal desire for self-importance. The characters' exaggerations and Jussi's outlandish plans underscore the inherent folly in trying to gain respect and recognition through facade rather than substance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 15104
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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