Jaakko Ilkka ja Klaus Fleming by Kasimir Leino

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Author Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919
Title Jaakko Ilkka ja Klaus Fleming
Viisinäytöksinen historiallinen näytelmä 9:ssä kuvaelmassa
Note Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Jaakko Ilkka ja Klaus Fleming" by Kasimir Leino is a historical play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the historical figure Jaakko Ilkka, a leader of peasant resistance against the nobility, and Klaus Fleming, the governor of Finland. Their conflict is set against the backdrop of the rebellion of peasants dissatisfied with feudal oppression and explores the themes of justice, authority, and social strife. At the start of the play, we find ourselves in Jaakko Ilkka's modest dwelling where his wife, Katri, engages in Latin hymn singing, raising questions about faith and tradition within their family amidst the looming threat of oppression. Tension builds as the family discusses recent disturbances caused by local knights, indicating rising tensions in their community. Their children, particularly their daughter Kirsti, interact with Mauno, a local servant, adding layers of youthful romance and concern for the family's safety against external threats. The scene vividly portrays their life and foreshadows larger conflicts, making it clear that the characters are deeply entwined in the socio-political turmoil of the period. (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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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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