| Author |
Hostrup, C. (Christian), 1818-1892 |
| Translator |
Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946 |
| Title |
Seikkailu jalkamatkalla: Viisinäytöksinen laulunäytelmä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Seikkailu jalkamatkalla: Viisinäytöksinen laulunäytelmä" by C. Hostrup is a five-act musical play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a variety of characters set in Lahdenpohja, including the main character Santtu, a runaway convict, who interacts with others from various walks of life, such as the land steward Vuorinen and his family. The play likely explores themes of adventure, societal roles, and perhaps the quest for redemption or belonging. At the start of the play, we encounter Santtu, who is hiding in the forest after escaping from prison. He is struggling with hunger and contemplating his next move while engaging in a conversation with Manu, a local peasant. Their dialogue delves into Santtu's circumstances, including his plans to escape to America. Meanwhile, the scene shifts briefly to Merisaari and Airio, two students who are traveling and discussing their observations and experiences in the countryside. The opening sets the tone for a mix of humor and tension as various characters prepare for the unfolding events in their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52174 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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