Mestari Gert eli Lörpöttelevä parturi: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä by Holberg
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"Mestari Gert eli Lörpöttelevä parturi: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä" by Holberg is a theatrical comedy written in the early 18th century. This work showcases the humorous and often absurd aspects of social interactions, particularly focusing on love and courtship. With its rich characters and witty dialogues, the play reflects the cultural dynamics of its time, exploring themes of romance, societal expectations, and individual folly. The plot centers around Mestari Gert, a talkative barber
and surgeon, who is in love with Leonora, the daughter of an apothecary. However, despite being urged by his mother to propose, Gert's propensity for excessive chatter constantly derails his attempts at romance. Meanwhile, other suitors and the apothecary’s familial expectations further complicate Gert’s chances, leading to comedic misunderstandings and conflicts. Ultimately, Gert’s failure to properly communicate his intentions results in him losing Leonora to another suitor, highlighting the play's critique of communication and the often trivial standards society places on romantic success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holberg, Ludvig, 1684-1754 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Snellman, Jussi, 1879-1969 |
| Uniform Title | Mester Gert Westphaler. Finnish |
| Title | Mestari Gert eli Lörpöttelevä parturi: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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. | 50314 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 245 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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