Valoa kansalle by Wilho Soini
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"Valoa kansalle" by Wilho Soini is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural Finnish setting and follows various characters, primarily focusing on Hanna Sommar, a schoolteacher, and her complex relationships with those around her, particularly the Kanttori (Cantor) Niilo Riutta and the wealthy Assessor Gabriel Grasman. The play deals with themes of national identity, education, and personal sacrifice. The opening of "Valoa kansalle" introduces
us to a rich setting in the home of Rue Turholm, where conversations about education and Finnish nationalism unfold between Hanna and Kanttori. They discuss the establishment of a new folk school and the societal challenges they face, including the influence of wealthy characters like the Assessor, who seems to have ulterior motives involving both financial interests and Hanna. Tensions arise as the characters navigate their personal aspirations tied to a broader national consciousness, hinting at conflicts between tradition and change, as well as the struggle for a brighter future for their people. As interactions build, underlying tensions regarding relationships and moral choices become evident, setting the stage for further drama in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Soini, Wilho, 1854-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Valoa kansalle Draamallinen kuvaelma kolmessa näytöksessä |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19646 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19646-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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