Talonpoika satimessa: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä by Ludvig Holberg
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"Talonpoika satimessa: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Ludvig Holberg is a comedic play written in the early 18th century. The work offers a satirical glimpse into social hierarchies and human folly through the antics of its characters. It likely addresses themes of deception, identity, and the challenges faced by individuals navigating societal expectations. The story centers around a simple peasant boy, who inadvertently finds himself mistaken for a wealthy paladin through the manipulations of
Leerbeutel, a debt-ridden gentleman. In a series of humorous situations, Leerbeutel and his servant Pernilla attempt to rescue themselves from financial ruin by creating a charade that allows them to deceive others into believing the peasant boy is a high-ranking nobleman. As the plot unfolds, various characters, including city merchants and local authorities, get drawn into the web of lies, leading to a chaotic climax where the true identities are revealed. Ultimately, the play critiques societal pretensions and the ease with which people can be misled based on appearances and status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holberg, Ludvig, 1684-1754 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
| Uniform Title | Den pantsatte bondedreng. Finnish |
| Title | Talonpoika satimessa: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52000 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 278 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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