Tukkikauppa: Nelinäytöksinen kuvaus kansan elämästä by E. Huhtinen

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Author Huhtinen, E.
Title Tukkikauppa: Nelinäytöksinen kuvaus kansan elämästä
Note Reading ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary "Tukkikauppa: Nelinäytöksinen kuvaus kansan elämästä" by E. Huhtinen is a dramatic work, likely written in the early 20th century. This play delves into the lives of a rural family, the Metsolas, as they navigate personal relationships and economic challenges stemming from their involvement in the timber trade. The story is set within the simple yet culturally rich backdrop of Finnish rural life, capturing the interactions between the family members, the hired help, and the company agents. The opening of the play introduces us to the Metsola household, showcasing everyday life as the characters engage in various domestic tasks. We see Metsola, the patriarch, interacting humorously and sometimes critically with his family. His wife Sanna and daughter Anna are trying to manage their home, while Antti, the farmhand, entertains hopes and dreams that are met with skepticism from others. The interactions reveal underlying themes of class differences, as Antti's aspirations for a relationship with Anna stir tension, especially from Metsola's side. Meanwhile, the arrival of Nikkinen, a company agent, hints at impending financial dealings that could significantly alter the family's fortunes. As relationships develop and the timber trade looms, the play establishes a vivid portrait of rural life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish drama -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 56901
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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