| Author |
Krasiński, Zygmunt, hrabia, 1812-1859 |
| Translator |
Kalima, Jalo Lahja, 1884-1952 |
| Uniform Title |
Nie-Boska komedia. Finnish
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| Title |
Ei-jumalainen komedia
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Otava, 1909.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nie-Boska_komedia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Ei-jumalainen komedia" by hrabia Zygmunt Krasiński is a philosophical drama written in the early 20th century. The play delves into profound themes of beauty, despair, and existential struggle, reflecting a rich artistic and intellectual heritage. It interweaves complex narratives about aristocracy, societal upheaval, and personal tragedy, centered around characters such as Count Henrik and his family, who grapple with the haunting specters of their identities and choices. The opening of this work presents a literary introduction emphasizing the significance of understanding Krasiński as a poet dealing with deep philosophical and emotional issues. It explores his background as an aristocrat shaped by historical events and familial expectations, alongside the weight of romantic influences on his creative development. A brief glimpse into the lives of Count Henrik, his wife, and their son Orcio reveals their intense struggles with love, duty, and the pressures of societal change, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that explores the emptiness of aspiration and the haunting consequences of choice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Social conflict -- Drama
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| Subject |
Polish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Poland -- Drama
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| Subject |
Christian drama
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Poland -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73321 |
| Release Date |
Apr 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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