Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä by Johan Ludvig Runeberg

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Author Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877
Translator Kiljander, K., 1817-1879
Title Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä
Note Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Salaminin kuninkaat: Murhe-näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. Set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, the narrative revolves around themes of conflict, identity, and governance among the people of Salamis. The story introduces significant characters like Leokritos, the king, and his son Leontes, as they navigate political tensions and personal dilemmas in a time of societal upheaval. The opening of the play establishes its dramatic tone with a confrontation between characters on the shores of Salamis, where Eubulos and Hyllos encounter Rhaistes, who accuses Eubulos of deceit while claiming ownership of a valuable catch, a shellfish. As tensions escalate, the characters grapple with their loyalties and rights, leading to an examination of power dynamics in their society. Through these initial interactions, the play sets up conflicts that delve into themes of legacy, morality, and the struggles inherent in kingship as Leontes, the king's son, enters the scene, highlighting the impending clash of interests among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
EBook-No. 48145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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