Kallun kestit: Kolminäytöksinen ilveily by Arvid Järnefelt
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"Kallun kestit: Kolminäytöksinen ilveily" by Arvid Järnefelt is a play written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Finnish village and centers around the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the complexities of relationships and societal pressures. The main characters include Sarkanen, a retired farmer, and Kallu, a worker at a sawmill, highlighting the struggles of working-class individuals amid economic difficulties. At the start of the
play, we are introduced to Sarkanen and his wife Eetla as they navigate their meager living conditions during a cold winter evening. Amid talking about finances and long-received debts, Sarkanen also brings up Kallu, who is seeking a loan to pursue a romantic interest. As Kallu enters, he tries to woo Eetla and Sarkanen with music and drink, leading to humorous exchanges and hints of tension in their relationships. The opening sets up a stage rich with color, emotion, and the everyday realities of rural life, establishing the dynamics among the characters that will likely unfold through the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kallun kestit: Kolminäytöksinen ilveily |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51093 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51093-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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