Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter by Minna Canth
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"Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter" by Minna Canth is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Risto, an emerging worker, and his devoted wife, Johanna, as they navigate the challenges of their marriage and societal expectations in Finland. The characters grapple with themes of gender roles, class struggle, and the quest for personal dignity amidst hardships. The opening of the play introduces
Risto and Johanna on their wedding night, filled with joy and celebration among family and friends. However, the festive mood soon encounters disruption when Kerttu, a tumultuous figure from Risto's past, arrives and reveals hidden tensions between characters. As dialogue unfolds, elements of trust, loyalty, and betrayal emerge, hinting at the struggles that the couple must face in their life together as external pressures and personal choices threaten their love and happiness. The stage is set for a rich exploration of complex interpersonal dynamics, emphasizing social commentary on the roles of men and women during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Canth, Minna, 1844-1897 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Winterhjelm, Hedvig |
| Uniform Title | Työmiehen vaimo. Swedish |
| Title | Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter |
| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- Translations into Swedish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48627 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48627-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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