Vanha laulu: Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä by Kaarlo Asp

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Author Asp, Kaarlo, 1894-1979
Title Vanha laulu: Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä
Note Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Vanha laulu: Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä" by Kaarlo Asp is a dramatic play written during the early 20th century. This three-act play delves into themes of familial obligation, love, and societal expectations, specifically focusing on the struggles of a family unit facing personal and social challenges. The narrative unfolds in a rural setting, emphasizing the tension between tradition and modernity. The story revolves around the Korpela family, particularly Heikki, their son, who is caught in a conflict between his mother's wishes for him to marry a suitable girl from the nearby Honkala estate and his love for Vilma, the family maid. As Heikki attempts to assert his independence and follow his heart, his mother, Katri, fiercely clings to her dreams of restoring their family's status and reclaiming the Honkala estate, which they lost. The play escalates towards tragedy as jealousy and desperation lead to catastrophic consequences, ultimately revealing the struggles and complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal pressures. (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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